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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.46, 1,426.18 and 561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.46, 1,426.18 and 561.36 is: 774.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.46 : 1,426.18 = 561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.46/1,426.18 = 561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.46x = 1,426.18 × 561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.46x = 800,590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,590.47/1,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.67

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