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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.14, 1,566.06 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.14, 1,566.06 and 274.64 is: 411.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.14 : 1,566.06 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.14/1,566.06 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.14x = 1,566.06 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.14x = 430,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,102.72/1,044.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.92

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