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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.70, 1,570.04 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.70, 1,570.04 and 277.20 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.70 : 1,570.04 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.70/1,570.04 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.70x = 1,570.04 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.70x = 435,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,215.78/1,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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