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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.39, 1,501.97 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.39, 1,501.97 and 271.04 is: 406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.39 : 1,501.97 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.39/1,501.97 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.39x = 1,501.97 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.39x = 407,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,093.95/1,001.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.53

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