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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.38, 1,502.16 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.38, 1,502.16 and 270.96 is: 406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.38 : 1,502.16 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.38/1,502.16 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.38x = 1,502.16 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.38x = 407,025.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,025.27/1,001.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.47

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