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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.16, 1,549.70 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.16, 1,549.70 and 253.16 is: 379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.16 : 1,549.70 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.16/1,549.70 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.16x = 1,549.70 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.16x = 392,313.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,313.04/1,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.72

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