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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.18, 1,549.26 and 374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.18, 1,549.26 and 374.96 is: 562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.18 : 1,549.26 = 374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.18/1,549.26 = 374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.18x = 1,549.26 × 374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.18x = 580,914.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,914.40/1,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.26

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