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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.86, 1,550.93 and 375.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.86, 1,550.93 and 375.79 is: 563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.86 : 1,550.93 = 375.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.86/1,550.93 = 375.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.86x = 1,550.93 × 375.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.86x = 582,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,823.98/1,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.74

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