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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.62, 1,502.28 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.62, 1,502.28 and 271.24 is: 406.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.62 : 1,502.28 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.62/1,502.28 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.62x = 1,502.28 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.62x = 407,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,478.43/1,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.82

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