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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.97, 1,553.92 and 266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.97, 1,553.92 and 266.47 is: 399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.97 : 1,553.92 = 266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.97/1,553.92 = 266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.97x = 1,553.92 × 266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.97x = 414,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,073.06/1,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.70

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