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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.68, 1,553.54 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.68, 1,553.54 and 266.18 is: 399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.68 : 1,553.54 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.68/1,553.54 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.68x = 1,553.54 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.68x = 413,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,512.18/1,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.27

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