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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.26, 1,561.75 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.26, 1,561.75 and 271.76 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.26 : 1,561.75 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.26/1,561.75 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.26x = 1,561.75 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.26x = 424,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,412.69/1,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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