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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.69, 1,505.55 and 273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.69, 1,505.55 and 273.34 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.69 : 1,505.55 = 273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.69/1,505.55 = 273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.69x = 1,505.55 × 273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.69x = 411,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,527.04/1,003.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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