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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.52, 1,563.78 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.52, 1,563.78 and 273.02 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.52 : 1,563.78 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.52/1,563.78 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.52x = 1,563.78 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.52x = 426,943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,943.22/1,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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