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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.29, 1,503.45 and 271.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.29, 1,503.45 and 271.85 is: 407.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.29 : 1,503.45 = 271.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.29/1,503.45 = 271.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.29x = 1,503.45 × 271.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.29x = 408,705.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,705.37/1,002.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.77

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