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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.06, 1,549.47 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.06, 1,549.47 and 263.54 is: 395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.06 : 1,549.47 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.06/1,549.47 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.06x = 1,549.47 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.06x = 408,347.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,347.32/1,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.28

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