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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.33, 1,426.01 and 561.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.33, 1,426.01 and 561.23 is: 774.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.33 : 1,426.01 = 561.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.33/1,426.01 = 561.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.33x = 1,426.01 × 561.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.33x = 800,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,309.66/1,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.50

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