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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.19, 1,564.79 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.19, 1,564.79 and 273.69 is: 410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.19 : 1,564.79 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.19/1,564.79 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.19x = 1,564.79 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.19x = 428,266.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,266.01/1,043.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.54

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