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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.65, 1,503.79 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.65, 1,503.79 and 272.30 is: 408.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.65 : 1,503.79 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.65/1,503.79 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.65x = 1,503.79 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.65x = 409,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,473.82/1,002.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.39

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