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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.04, 1,505.91 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.04, 1,505.91 and 273.68 is: 410.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.04 : 1,505.91 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.04/1,505.91 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.04x = 1,505.91 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.04x = 412,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,129.92/1,004.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.47

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