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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.95, 1,504.35 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.95, 1,504.35 and 272.60 is: 408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.95 : 1,504.35 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.95/1,504.35 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.95x = 1,504.35 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.95x = 410,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,085.81/1,002.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.88

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