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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.80, 1,550.80 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.80, 1,550.80 and 384.44 is: 576.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.80 : 1,550.80 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.80/1,550.80 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.80x = 1,550.80 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.80x = 596,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,189.55/1,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.70

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