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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.78, 1,549.18 and 383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.78, 1,549.18 and 383.37 is: 575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.78 : 1,549.18 = 383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.78/1,549.18 = 383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.78x = 1,549.18 × 383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.78x = 593,901.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,901.65/1,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.05

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