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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.23, 1,425.82 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.23, 1,425.82 and 561.12 is: 774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.23 : 1,425.82 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.23/1,425.82 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.23x = 1,425.82 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.23x = 800,056.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,056.21/1,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.32

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