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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.44, 1,550.80 and 935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.44, 1,550.80 and 935.52 is: 1,403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.44 : 1,550.80 = 935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.44/1,550.80 = 935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.44x = 1,550.80 × 935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.44x = 1,450,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,804.42/1,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.86

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