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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.96, 1,562.96 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.96, 1,562.96 and 272.46 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.96 : 1,562.96 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.96/1,562.96 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.96x = 1,562.96 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.96x = 425,850.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,850.62/1,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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