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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.61, 1,554.92 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.61, 1,554.92 and 267.11 is: 400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.61 : 1,554.92 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.61/1,554.92 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.61x = 1,554.92 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.61x = 415,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,333.35/1,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.67

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