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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.43, 1,549.94 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.43, 1,549.94 and 383.81 is: 575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.43 : 1,549.94 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.43/1,549.94 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.43x = 1,549.94 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.43x = 594,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,872.80/1,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.63

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