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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.56, 1,556.22 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.56, 1,556.22 and 268.12 is: 402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.56 : 1,556.22 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.56/1,556.22 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.56x = 1,556.22 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.56x = 417,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,253.71/1,037.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.15

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