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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.55, 1,556.34 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.55, 1,556.34 and 268.05 is: 402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.55 : 1,556.34 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.55/1,556.34 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.55x = 1,556.34 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.55x = 417,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,176.94/1,037.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.08

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