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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.67, 1,549.57 and 375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.67, 1,549.57 and 375.27 is: 562.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.67 : 1,549.57 = 375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.67/1,549.57 = 375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.67x = 1,549.57 × 375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.67x = 581,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,507.13/1,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.57

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