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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.36, 1,563.56 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.36, 1,563.56 and 272.88 is: 409.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.36 : 1,563.56 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.36/1,563.56 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.36x = 1,563.56 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.36x = 426,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,664.25/1,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.33

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