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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.27, 1,550.12 and 383.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.27, 1,550.12 and 383.95 is: 576.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.27 : 1,550.12 = 383.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.27/1,550.12 = 383.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.27x = 1,550.12 × 383.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.27x = 595,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,166.65/1,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.00

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