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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.94, 1,502.85 and 271.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.94, 1,502.85 and 271.47 is: 407.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.94 : 1,502.85 = 271.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.94/1,502.85 = 271.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.94x = 1,502.85 × 271.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.94x = 407,978.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,978.69/1,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.19

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