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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.87, 1,550.77 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.87, 1,550.77 and 253.86 is: 380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.87 : 1,550.77 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.87/1,550.77 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.87x = 1,550.77 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.87x = 393,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,677.20/1,033.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.78

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