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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.46, 1,575.66 and 270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.46, 1,575.66 and 270.45 is: 405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.46 : 1,575.66 = 270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.46/1,575.66 = 270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.46x = 1,575.66 × 270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.46x = 426,138.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,138.26/1,050.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.67

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