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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.50, 1,503.83 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.50, 1,503.83 and 272.07 is: 408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.50 : 1,503.83 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.50/1,503.83 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.50x = 1,503.83 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.50x = 409,147.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,147.71/1,002.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.13

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