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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.47, 1,554.69 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.47, 1,554.69 and 266.97 is: 400.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.47 : 1,554.69 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.47/1,554.69 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.47x = 1,554.69 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.47x = 415,055.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,055.59/1,036.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.45

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