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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.94, 1,550.02 and 383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.94, 1,550.02 and 383.66 is: 575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.94 : 1,550.02 = 383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.94/1,550.02 = 383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.94x = 1,550.02 × 383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.94x = 594,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,680.67/1,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.72

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