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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.47, 1,505.21 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.47, 1,505.21 and 273.16 is: 409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.47 : 1,505.21 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.47/1,505.21 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.47x = 1,505.21 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.47x = 411,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,154.27/1,003.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.73

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