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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.45, 1,503.44 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.45, 1,503.44 and 272.03 is: 407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.45 : 1,503.44 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.45/1,503.44 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.45x = 1,503.44 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.45x = 408,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,979.42/1,002.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.98

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