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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.44, 1,566.67 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.44, 1,566.67 and 274.94 is: 412.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.44 : 1,566.67 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.44/1,566.67 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.44x = 1,566.67 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.44x = 430,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,740.25/1,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.41

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