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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.56, 1,563.72 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.56, 1,563.72 and 273.12 is: 409.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.56 : 1,563.72 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.56/1,563.72 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.56x = 1,563.72 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.56x = 427,083.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,083.21/1,042.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.65

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