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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.88, 1,561.32 and 271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.88, 1,561.32 and 271.38 is: 407.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.88 : 1,561.32 = 271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.88/1,561.32 = 271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.88x = 1,561.32 × 271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.88x = 423,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,711.02/1,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.07

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