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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.57, 1,505.16 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.57, 1,505.16 and 272.96 is: 409.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.57 : 1,505.16 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.57/1,505.16 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.57x = 1,505.16 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.57x = 410,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,848.47/1,003.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.39

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