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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.07, 1,504.59 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.07, 1,504.59 and 272.64 is: 408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.07 : 1,504.59 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.07/1,504.59 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.07x = 1,504.59 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.07x = 410,203.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,203.89/1,003.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.95

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