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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.73, 1,504.11 and 309.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.73, 1,504.11 and 309.39 is: 464.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.73 : 1,504.11 = 309.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.73/1,504.11 = 309.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.73x = 1,504.11 × 309.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.73x = 465,356.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,356.59/1,002.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.09

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