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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.86, 1,504.32 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.86, 1,504.32 and 272.42 is: 408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.86 : 1,504.32 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.86/1,504.32 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.86x = 1,504.32 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.86x = 409,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,806.85/1,002.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.64

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