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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.71, 1,504.04 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.71, 1,504.04 and 272.25 is: 408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.71 : 1,504.04 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.71/1,504.04 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.71x = 1,504.04 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.71x = 409,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,473.53/1,002.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.37

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