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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.99, 1,566.02 and 274.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.99, 1,566.02 and 274.51 is: 411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.99 : 1,566.02 = 274.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.99/1,566.02 = 274.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.99x = 1,566.02 × 274.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.99x = 429,886.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,886.78/1,043.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.77

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