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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.39, 1,551.60 and 264.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.39, 1,551.60 and 264.89 is: 397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.39 : 1,551.60 = 264.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.39/1,551.60 = 264.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.39x = 1,551.60 × 264.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.39x = 411,003.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,003.32/1,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.34

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