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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.13, 1,425.74 and 567.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.13, 1,425.74 and 567.38 is: 782.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.13 : 1,425.74 = 567.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.13/1,425.74 = 567.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.13x = 1,425.74 × 567.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.13x = 808,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,926.40/1,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.99

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