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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.93, 1,506.01 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.93, 1,506.01 and 273.52 is: 410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.93 : 1,506.01 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.93/1,506.01 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.93x = 1,506.01 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.93x = 411,917.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,917.01/1,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.30

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