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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.06, 1,567.47 and 275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.06, 1,567.47 and 275.62 is: 413.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.06 : 1,567.47 = 275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.06/1,567.47 = 275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.06x = 1,567.47 × 275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.06x = 432,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,026.08/1,045.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.40

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