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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.28, 1,506.39 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.28, 1,506.39 and 273.87 is: 410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.28 : 1,506.39 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.28/1,506.39 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.28x = 1,506.39 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.28x = 412,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,555.03/1,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.80

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