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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.87, 1,504.07 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.87, 1,504.07 and 272.50 is: 408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.87 : 1,504.07 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.87/1,504.07 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.87x = 1,504.07 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.87x = 409,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,859.08/1,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.69

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