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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.69, 1,577.50 and 271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.69, 1,577.50 and 271.66 is: 407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.69 : 1,577.50 = 271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.69/1,577.50 = 271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.69x = 1,577.50 × 271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.69x = 428,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,543.65/1,051.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.48

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