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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.68, 1,503.82 and 272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.68, 1,503.82 and 272.06 is: 408.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.68 : 1,503.82 = 272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.68/1,503.82 = 272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.68x = 1,503.82 × 272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.68x = 409,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,129.27/1,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.04

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