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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.66, 1,550.85 and 384.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.66, 1,550.85 and 384.58 is: 577.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.66 : 1,550.85 = 384.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.66/1,550.85 = 384.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.66x = 1,550.85 × 384.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.66x = 596,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,425.89/1,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.00

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