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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.83, 1,550.23 and 375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.83, 1,550.23 and 375.68 is: 563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.83 : 1,550.23 = 375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.83/1,550.23 = 375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.83x = 1,550.23 × 375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.83x = 582,380.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,380.78/1,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.33

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