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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.06, 1,559.97 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.06, 1,559.97 and 270.62 is: 405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.06 : 1,559.97 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.06/1,559.97 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.06x = 1,559.97 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.06x = 422,159.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,159.08/1,040.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.90

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