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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.43, 1,569.64 and 266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.43, 1,569.64 and 266.43 is: 399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.43 : 1,569.64 = 266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.43/1,569.64 = 266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.43x = 1,569.64 × 266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.43x = 418,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,199.19/1,046.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.64

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