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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.53, 1,426.37 and 567.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.53, 1,426.37 and 567.87 is: 783.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.53 : 1,426.37 = 567.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.53/1,426.37 = 567.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.53x = 1,426.37 × 567.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.53x = 809,992.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,992.73/1,033.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.71

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