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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.29, 1,503.23 and 271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.29, 1,503.23 and 271.91 is: 407.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.29 : 1,503.23 = 271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.29/1,503.23 = 271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.29x = 1,503.23 × 271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.29x = 408,745.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,745.67/1,002.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.81

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