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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.02, 1,553.95 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.02, 1,553.95 and 266.52 is: 399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.02 : 1,553.95 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.02/1,553.95 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.02x = 1,553.95 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.02x = 414,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,158.75/1,036.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.76

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