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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.14, 1,579.75 and 273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.14, 1,579.75 and 273.17 is: 409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.14 : 1,579.75 = 273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.14/1,579.75 = 273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.14x = 1,579.75 × 273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.14x = 431,531.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,531.04/1,053.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.76

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