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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.02, 1,570.61 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.02, 1,570.61 and 277.50 is: 416.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.02 : 1,570.61 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.02/1,570.61 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.02x = 1,570.61 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.02x = 435,844.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,844.28/1,047.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.27

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