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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.08, 1,549.30 and 374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.08, 1,549.30 and 374.84 is: 562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.08 : 1,549.30 = 374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.08/1,549.30 = 374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.08x = 1,549.30 × 374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.08x = 580,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,739.61/1,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.14

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