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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.61, 1,502.13 and 271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.61, 1,502.13 and 271.17 is: 406.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.61 : 1,502.13 = 271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.61/1,502.13 = 271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.61x = 1,502.13 × 271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.61x = 407,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,332.59/1,001.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.68

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