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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.10, 1,572.15 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.10, 1,572.15 and 268.10 is: 402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.10 : 1,572.15 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.10/1,572.15 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.10x = 1,572.15 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.10x = 421,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,493.42/1,048.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.15

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