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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.08, 1,506.13 and 273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.08, 1,506.13 and 273.67 is: 410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.08 : 1,506.13 = 273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.08/1,506.13 = 273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.08x = 1,506.13 × 273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.08x = 412,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,178.15/1,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.50

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