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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.38, 1,426.04 and 561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.38, 1,426.04 and 561.26 is: 774.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.38 : 1,426.04 = 561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.38/1,426.04 = 561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.38x = 1,426.04 × 561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.38x = 800,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,379.21/1,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.53

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