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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.80, 1,565.62 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.80, 1,565.62 and 274.28 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.80 : 1,565.62 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.80/1,565.62 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.80x = 1,565.62 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.80x = 429,418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,418.25/1,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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