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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.54, 1,505.33 and 273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.54, 1,505.33 and 273.10 is: 409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.54 : 1,505.33 = 273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.54/1,505.33 = 273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.54x = 1,505.33 × 273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.54x = 411,105.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,105.62/1,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.66

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