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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.32, 1,562.07 and 271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.32, 1,562.07 and 271.82 is: 407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.32 : 1,562.07 = 271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.32/1,562.07 = 271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.32x = 1,562.07 × 271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.32x = 424,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,594.06/1,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.75

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