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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.63, 1,556.45 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.63, 1,556.45 and 268.13 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.63 : 1,556.45 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.63/1,556.45 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.63x = 1,556.45 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.63x = 417,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,321.82/1,037.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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