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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.69, 1,576 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.69, 1,576 and 270.66 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.69 : 1,576 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.69/1,576 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.69x = 1,576 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.69x = 426,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,560.16/1,050.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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