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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.50, 1,566.74 and 275.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.50, 1,566.74 and 275.00 is: 412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.50 : 1,566.74 = 275.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.50/1,566.74 = 275.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.50x = 1,566.74 × 275.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.50x = 430,858.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,858.10/1,044.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.50

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