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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.56, 1,502.11 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.56, 1,502.11 and 271.20 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.56 : 1,502.11 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.56/1,502.11 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.56x = 1,502.11 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.56x = 407,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,372.23/1,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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