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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.69, 1,503.92 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.69, 1,503.92 and 272.21 is: 408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.69 : 1,503.92 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.69/1,503.92 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.69x = 1,503.92 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.69x = 409,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,382.06/1,002.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.28

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