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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.02, 1,563.03 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.02, 1,563.03 and 272.52 is: 408.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.02 : 1,563.03 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.02/1,563.03 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.02x = 1,563.03 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.02x = 425,956.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,956.94/1,042.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.78

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