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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.56, 1,557.85 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.56, 1,557.85 and 269.06 is: 403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.56 : 1,557.85 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.56/1,557.85 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.56x = 1,557.85 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.56x = 419,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,158.34/1,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.59

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