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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.66, 1,548.99 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.66, 1,548.99 and 263.16 is: 394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.66 : 1,548.99 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.66/1,548.99 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.66x = 1,548.99 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.66x = 407,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,628.34/1,032.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.74

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