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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.19, 1,506.01 and 273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.19, 1,506.01 and 273.59 is: 410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.19 : 1,506.01 = 273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.19/1,506.01 = 273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.19x = 1,506.01 × 273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.19x = 412,027.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,027.22/1,004.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.31

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