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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.24, 1,506.44 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.24, 1,506.44 and 273.88 is: 410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.24 : 1,506.44 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.24/1,506.44 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.24x = 1,506.44 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.24x = 412,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,583.79/1,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.84

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