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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.46, 1,550.81 and 384.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.46, 1,550.81 and 384.65 is: 577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.46 : 1,550.81 = 384.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.46/1,550.81 = 384.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.46x = 1,550.81 × 384.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.46x = 596,519.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,519.07/1,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.21

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