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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.38, 1,571.10 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.38, 1,571.10 and 277.88 is: 416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.38 : 1,571.10 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.38/1,571.10 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.38x = 1,571.10 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.38x = 436,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,569.41/1,047.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.82

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