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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.69, 1,570.04 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.69, 1,570.04 and 277.19 is: 415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.69 : 1,570.04 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.69/1,570.04 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.69x = 1,570.04 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.69x = 435,199.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,199.39/1,046.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.79

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