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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.11, 1,549.86 and 383.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.11, 1,549.86 and 383.89 is: 575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.11 : 1,549.86 = 383.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.11/1,549.86 = 383.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.11x = 1,549.86 × 383.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.11x = 594,975.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,975.76/1,033.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.91

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