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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.91, 1,505.75 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.91, 1,505.75 and 273.54 is: 410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.91 : 1,505.75 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.91/1,505.75 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.91x = 1,505.75 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.91x = 411,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,882.86/1,003.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.28

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