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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.30, 1,550.25 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.30, 1,550.25 and 383.88 is: 575.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.30 : 1,550.25 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.30/1,550.25 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.30x = 1,550.25 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.30x = 595,109.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,109.97/1,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.93

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