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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.81, 1,550.95 and 572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.81, 1,550.95 and 572.27 is: 858.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.81 : 1,550.95 = 572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.81/1,550.95 = 572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.81x = 1,550.95 × 572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.81x = 887,552.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,552.97/1,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.52

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