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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.75, 1,562.64 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.75, 1,562.64 and 272.25 is: 408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.75 : 1,562.64 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.75/1,562.64 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.75x = 1,562.64 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.75x = 425,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,428.74/1,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.38

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