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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.94, 1,571.91 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.94, 1,571.91 and 278.44 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.94 : 1,571.91 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.94/1,571.91 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.94x = 1,571.91 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.94x = 437,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,677.65/1,047.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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