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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.24, 1,501.78 and 270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.24, 1,501.78 and 270.79 is: 406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.24 : 1,501.78 = 270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.24/1,501.78 = 270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.24x = 1,501.78 × 270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.24x = 406,671.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,671.15/1,001.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.17

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