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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.03, 1,506.05 and 273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.03, 1,506.05 and 273.61 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.03 : 1,506.05 = 273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.03/1,506.05 = 273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.03x = 1,506.05 × 273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.03x = 412,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,061.44/1,004.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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