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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.06, 1,505.93 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.06, 1,505.93 and 273.69 is: 410.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.06 : 1,505.93 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.06/1,505.93 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.06x = 1,505.93 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.06x = 412,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,158.15/1,004.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.49

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