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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.26, 1,566.37 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.26, 1,566.37 and 274.76 is: 412.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.26 : 1,566.37 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.26/1,566.37 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.26x = 1,566.37 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.26x = 430,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,375.82/1,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.13

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