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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.30, 1,549.68 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.30, 1,549.68 and 383.68 is: 575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.30 : 1,549.68 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.30/1,549.68 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.30x = 1,549.68 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.30x = 594,581.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,581.22/1,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.42

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