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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.20, 1,501.78 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.20, 1,501.78 and 270.76 is: 406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.20 : 1,501.78 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.20/1,501.78 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.20x = 1,501.78 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.20x = 406,614.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,614.13/1,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.13

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