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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.96, 1,561.43 and 271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.96, 1,561.43 and 271.46 is: 407.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.96 : 1,561.43 = 271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.96/1,561.43 = 271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.96x = 1,561.43 × 271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.96x = 423,870.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,870.37/1,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.19

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