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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.51, 1,426.23 and 567.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.51, 1,426.23 and 567.75 is: 783.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.51 : 1,426.23 = 567.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.51/1,426.23 = 567.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.51x = 1,426.23 × 567.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.51x = 809,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,739.24/1,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.48

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