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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.32, 1,550.09 and 375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.32, 1,550.09 and 375.38 is: 563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.32 : 1,550.09 = 375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.32/1,550.09 = 375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.32x = 1,550.09 × 375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.32x = 581,865.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,865.31/1,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.10

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