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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.91, 1,561.27 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.91, 1,561.27 and 271.41 is: 407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.91 : 1,561.27 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.91/1,561.27 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.91x = 1,561.27 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.91x = 423,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,744.29/1,040.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.09

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