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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.56, 1,551.72 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.56, 1,551.72 and 265.04 is: 397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.56 : 1,551.72 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.56/1,551.72 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.56x = 1,551.72 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.56x = 411,267.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,267.87/1,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.53

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