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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.33, 1,522.97 and 264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.33, 1,522.97 and 264.84 is: 397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.33 : 1,522.97 = 264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.33/1,522.97 = 264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.33x = 1,522.97 × 264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.33x = 403,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,336.42/1,015.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.25

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