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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.75, 1,568.72 and 276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.75, 1,568.72 and 276.25 is: 414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.75 : 1,568.72 = 276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.75/1,568.72 = 276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.75x = 1,568.72 × 276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.75x = 433,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,358.90/1,045.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.40

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