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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.79, 1,550.96 and 384.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.79, 1,550.96 and 384.17 is: 576.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.79 : 1,550.96 = 384.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.79/1,550.96 = 384.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.79x = 1,550.96 × 384.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.79x = 595,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,830.38/1,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.36

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