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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.24, 1,549.45 and 384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.24, 1,549.45 and 384.02 is: 575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.24 : 1,549.45 = 384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.24/1,549.45 = 384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.24x = 1,549.45 × 384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.24x = 595,019.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,019.79/1,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.88

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