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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.33, 1,572.55 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.33, 1,572.55 and 268.34 is: 402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.33 : 1,572.55 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.33/1,572.55 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.33x = 1,572.55 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.33x = 421,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,971.00/1,048.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.52

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