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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.49, 1,502.23 and 271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.49, 1,502.23 and 271.07 is: 406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.49 : 1,502.23 = 271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.49/1,502.23 = 271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.49x = 1,502.23 × 271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.49x = 407,200.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,200.62/1,001.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.59

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