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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.48, 1,557.68 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.48, 1,557.68 and 268.98 is: 403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.48 : 1,557.68 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.48/1,557.68 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.48x = 1,557.68 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.48x = 418,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,984.77/1,038.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.46

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