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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.93, 1,567.39 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.93, 1,567.39 and 264.93 is: 397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.93 : 1,567.39 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.93/1,567.39 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.93x = 1,567.39 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.93x = 415,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,240.80/1,044.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.39

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