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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.08, 1,554.08 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.08, 1,554.08 and 266.56 is: 399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.08 : 1,554.08 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.08/1,554.08 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.08x = 1,554.08 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.08x = 414,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,255.56/1,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.83

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