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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.06, 1,504.32 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.06, 1,504.32 and 272.46 is: 408.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.06 : 1,504.32 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.06/1,504.32 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.06x = 1,504.32 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.06x = 409,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,873.18/1,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.62

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