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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.89, 1,553.85 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.89, 1,553.85 and 266.39 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.89 : 1,553.85 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.89/1,553.85 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.89x = 1,553.85 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.89x = 413,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,930.10/1,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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