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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.63, 1,565.44 and 274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.63, 1,565.44 and 274.13 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.63 : 1,565.44 = 274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.63/1,565.44 = 274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.63x = 1,565.44 × 274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.63x = 429,125.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,125.55/1,043.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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