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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.13, 1,566.06 and 274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.13, 1,566.06 and 274.63 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.13 : 1,566.06 = 274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.13/1,566.06 = 274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.13x = 1,566.06 × 274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.13x = 430,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,087.06/1,044.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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