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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.44, 1,569.67 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.44, 1,569.67 and 276.94 is: 415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.44 : 1,569.67 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.44/1,569.67 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.44x = 1,569.67 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.44x = 434,704.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,704.41/1,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.41

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