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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.94, 1,567.41 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.94, 1,567.41 and 275.44 is: 413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.94 : 1,567.41 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.94/1,567.41 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.94x = 1,567.41 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.94x = 431,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,723.49/1,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.16

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