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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.94, 1,505.79 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.94, 1,505.79 and 273.46 is: 410.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.94 : 1,505.79 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.94/1,505.79 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.94x = 1,505.79 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.94x = 411,773.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,773.33/1,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.16

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