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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048, 1,572.10 and 278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048, 1,572.10 and 278.50 is: 417.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048 : 1,572.10 = 278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048/1,572.10 = 278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048x = 1,572.10 × 278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048x = 437,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,829.85/1,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.78

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