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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.62, 1,566.94 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.62, 1,566.94 and 275.12 is: 412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.62 : 1,566.94 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.62/1,566.94 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.62x = 1,566.94 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.62x = 431,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,096.53/1,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.68

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