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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.50, 1,568.34 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.50, 1,568.34 and 276 is: 414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.50 : 1,568.34 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.50/1,568.34 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.50x = 1,568.34 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.50x = 432,861.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,861.84/1,045.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.02

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