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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.37, 1,505.17 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.37, 1,505.17 and 272.96 is: 409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.37 : 1,505.17 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.37/1,505.17 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.37x = 1,505.17 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.37x = 410,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,843.68/1,003.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.46

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