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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.71, 1,568.52 and 276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.71, 1,568.52 and 276.21 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.71 : 1,568.52 = 276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.71/1,568.52 = 276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.71x = 1,568.52 × 276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.71x = 433,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,240.91/1,045.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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