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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.41, 1,551.62 and 264.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.41, 1,551.62 and 264.91 is: 397.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.41 : 1,551.62 = 264.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.41/1,551.62 = 264.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.41x = 1,551.62 × 264.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.41x = 411,040.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,040.54/1,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.37

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