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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.63, 1,562.31 and 272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.63, 1,562.31 and 272.13 is: 408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.63 : 1,562.31 = 272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.63/1,562.31 = 272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.63x = 1,562.31 × 272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.63x = 425,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,151.42/1,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.16

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