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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.91, 1,570.37 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.91, 1,570.37 and 277.41 is: 416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.91 : 1,570.37 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.91/1,570.37 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.91x = 1,570.37 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.91x = 435,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,634.95/1,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.12

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