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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.39, 1,503.37 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.39, 1,503.37 and 271.80 is: 407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.39 : 1,503.37 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.39/1,503.37 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.39x = 1,503.37 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.39x = 408,615.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,615.97/1,002.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.64

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