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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.41, 1,568.11 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.41, 1,568.11 and 275.91 is: 413.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.41 : 1,568.11 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.41/1,568.11 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.41x = 1,568.11 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.41x = 432,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,651.18/1,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.86

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