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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.36, 1,533.55 and 633.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.36, 1,533.55 and 633.48 is: 949.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.36 : 1,533.55 = 633.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.36/1,533.55 = 633.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.36x = 1,533.55 × 633.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.36x = 971,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,473.25/1,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.30

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