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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.10, 1,548.93 and 383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.10, 1,548.93 and 383.66 is: 575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.10 : 1,548.93 = 383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.10/1,548.93 = 383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.10x = 1,548.93 × 383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.10x = 594,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,262.48/1,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.22

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