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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.21, 1,504.80 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.21, 1,504.80 and 272.80 is: 409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.21 : 1,504.80 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.21/1,504.80 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.21x = 1,504.80 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.21x = 410,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,509.44/1,003.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.20

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