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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046, 1,569 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046, 1,569 and 276.50 is: 414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046 : 1,569 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046/1,569 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046x = 1,569 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046x = 433,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,828.50/1,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.75

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