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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.71, 1,499.39 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.71, 1,499.39 and 269.12 is: 403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.71 : 1,499.39 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.71/1,499.39 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.71x = 1,499.39 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.71x = 403,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,511.42/999.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.63

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