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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.58, 1,505.33 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.58, 1,505.33 and 273.13 is: 409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.58 : 1,505.33 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.58/1,505.33 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.58x = 1,505.33 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.58x = 411,147.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,147.70/1,003.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.68

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