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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.80, 1,550.70 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.80, 1,550.70 and 264.30 is: 396.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.80 : 1,550.70 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.80/1,550.70 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.80x = 1,550.70 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.80x = 409,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,850.01/1,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.45

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