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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.27, 1,504.78 and 272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.27, 1,504.78 and 272.90 is: 409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.27 : 1,504.78 = 272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.27/1,504.78 = 272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.27x = 1,504.78 × 272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.27x = 410,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,654.46/1,003.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.32

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