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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.51, 1,426.25 and 561.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.51, 1,426.25 and 561.41 is: 774.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.51 : 1,426.25 = 561.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.51/1,426.25 = 561.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.51x = 1,426.25 × 561.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.51x = 800,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,711.01/1,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.75

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