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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.86, 1,499.67 and 269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.86, 1,499.67 and 269.49 is: 404.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.86 : 1,499.67 = 269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.86/1,499.67 = 269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.86x = 1,499.67 × 269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.86x = 404,146.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,146.07/999.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.20

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