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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.34, 1,503.45 and 271.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.34, 1,503.45 and 271.90 is: 407.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.34 : 1,503.45 = 271.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.34/1,503.45 = 271.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.34x = 1,503.45 × 271.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.34x = 408,788.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,788.06/1,002.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.83

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