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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.82, 1,553.74 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.82, 1,553.74 and 266.32 is: 399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.82 : 1,553.74 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.82/1,553.74 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.82x = 1,553.74 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.82x = 413,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,792.04/1,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.48

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