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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.04, 1,550.16 and 383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.04, 1,550.16 and 383.82 is: 575.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.04 : 1,550.16 = 383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.04/1,550.16 = 383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.04x = 1,550.16 × 383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.04x = 594,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,982.41/1,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.96

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