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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.12, 1,504.70 and 272.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.12, 1,504.70 and 272.65 is: 408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.12 : 1,504.70 = 272.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.12/1,504.70 = 272.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.12x = 1,504.70 × 272.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.12x = 410,256.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,256.46/1,003.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.98

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