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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.25, 1,567.97 and 275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.25, 1,567.97 and 275.75 is: 413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.25 : 1,567.97 = 275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.25/1,567.97 = 275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.25x = 1,567.97 × 275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.25x = 432,367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,367.73/1,045.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.65

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