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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.65, 1,549.89 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.65, 1,549.89 and 375.30 is: 562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.65 : 1,549.89 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.65/1,549.89 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.65x = 1,549.89 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.65x = 581,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,673.72/1,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.74

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