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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.58, 1,550.36 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.58, 1,550.36 and 384.32 is: 576.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.58 : 1,550.36 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.58/1,550.36 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.58x = 1,550.36 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.58x = 595,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,834.36/1,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.48

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