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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.56, 1,562.22 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.56, 1,562.22 and 272.12 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.56 : 1,562.22 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.56/1,562.22 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.56x = 1,562.22 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.56x = 425,111.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,111.31/1,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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