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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.17, 1,504.83 and 272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.17, 1,504.83 and 272.75 is: 409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.17 : 1,504.83 = 272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.17/1,504.83 = 272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.17x = 1,504.83 × 272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.17x = 410,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,442.81/1,003.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.15

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