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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.32, 1,560.46 and 270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.32, 1,560.46 and 270.82 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.32 : 1,560.46 = 270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.32/1,560.46 = 270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.32x = 1,560.46 × 270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.32x = 422,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,603.78/1,040.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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