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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.50, 1,556.28 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.50, 1,556.28 and 268 is: 402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.50 : 1,556.28 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.50/1,556.28 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.50x = 1,556.28 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.50x = 417,083.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,083.04/1,037.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.01

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