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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.72, 1,552.08 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.72, 1,552.08 and 265.22 is: 397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.72 : 1,552.08 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.72/1,552.08 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.72x = 1,552.08 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.72x = 411,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,634.90/1,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.82

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