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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.87, 1,558.31 and 269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.87, 1,558.31 and 269.37 is: 404.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.87 : 1,558.31 = 269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.87/1,558.31 = 269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.87x = 1,558.31 × 269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.87x = 419,760.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,760.62/1,038.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.06

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