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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.55, 1,502.40 and 271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.55, 1,502.40 and 271.13 is: 406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.55 : 1,502.40 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.55/1,502.40 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.55x = 1,502.40 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.55x = 407,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,345.71/1,001.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.72

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