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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.68, 1,505.59 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.68, 1,505.59 and 273.24 is: 409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.68 : 1,505.59 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.68/1,505.59 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.68x = 1,505.59 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.68x = 411,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,386.73/1,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.88

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