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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.99, 1,562.98 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.99, 1,562.98 and 272.49 is: 408.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.99 : 1,562.98 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.99/1,562.98 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.99x = 1,562.98 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.99x = 425,889.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,889.88/1,041.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.73

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