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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.28, 1,504.79 and 272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.28, 1,504.79 and 272.68 is: 408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.28 : 1,504.79 = 272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.28/1,504.79 = 272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.28x = 1,504.79 × 272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.28x = 410,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,322.03/1,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.98

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