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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.89, 1,550.85 and 264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.89, 1,550.85 and 264.39 is: 396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.89 : 1,550.85 = 264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.89/1,550.85 = 264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.89x = 1,550.85 × 264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.89x = 410,029.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,029.23/1,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.59

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