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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.76, 1,576.13 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.76, 1,576.13 and 270.76 is: 406.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.76 : 1,576.13 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.76/1,576.13 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.76x = 1,576.13 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.76x = 426,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,752.96/1,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.14

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