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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.94, 1,560.01 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.94, 1,560.01 and 270.44 is: 405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.94 : 1,560.01 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.94/1,560.01 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.94x = 1,560.01 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.94x = 421,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,889.10/1,039.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.69

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