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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.06, 1,563.11 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.06, 1,563.11 and 272.56 is: 408.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.06 : 1,563.11 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.06/1,563.11 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.06x = 1,563.11 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.06x = 426,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,041.26/1,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.85

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