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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.70, 1,503.81 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.70, 1,503.81 and 272.28 is: 408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.70 : 1,503.81 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.70/1,503.81 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.70x = 1,503.81 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.70x = 409,457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,457.39/1,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.36

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