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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.41, 1,503.60 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.41, 1,503.60 and 271.98 is: 407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.41 : 1,503.60 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.41/1,503.60 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.41x = 1,503.60 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.41x = 408,949.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,949.13/1,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.97

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