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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.59, 1,566.86 and 275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.59, 1,566.86 and 275.09 is: 412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.59 : 1,566.86 = 275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.59/1,566.86 = 275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.59x = 1,566.86 × 275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.59x = 431,018.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,018.31/1,044.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.62

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