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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.44, 1,503.55 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.44, 1,503.55 and 271.96 is: 407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.44 : 1,503.55 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.44/1,503.55 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.44x = 1,503.55 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.44x = 408,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,904.74/1,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.91

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