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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.60, 1,549.72 and 375.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.60, 1,549.72 and 375.35 is: 562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.60 : 1,549.72 = 375.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.60/1,549.72 = 375.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.60x = 1,549.72 × 375.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.60x = 581,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,685.53/1,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.78

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