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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.75, 1,555.22 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.75, 1,555.22 and 267.25 is: 400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.75 : 1,555.22 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.75/1,555.22 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.75x = 1,555.22 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.75x = 415,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,631.21/1,036.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.90

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