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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.02, 1,556.95 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.02, 1,556.95 and 268.52 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.02 : 1,556.95 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.02/1,556.95 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.02x = 1,556.95 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.02x = 418,072.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,072.21/1,038.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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