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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.14, 1,550.42 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.14, 1,550.42 and 383.88 is: 576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.14 : 1,550.42 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.14/1,550.42 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.14x = 1,550.42 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.14x = 595,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,175.23/1,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.08

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