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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.56, 1,505.20 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.56, 1,505.20 and 273.16 is: 409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.56 : 1,505.20 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.56/1,505.20 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.56x = 1,505.20 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.56x = 411,160.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,160.43/1,003.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.70

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