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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.42, 1,505.12 and 273.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.42, 1,505.12 and 273.00 is: 409.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.42 : 1,505.12 = 273.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.42/1,505.12 = 273.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.42x = 1,505.12 × 273.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.42x = 410,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,891.64/1,003.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.49

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