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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.95, 1,426.85 and 561.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.95, 1,426.85 and 561.86 is: 775.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.95 : 1,426.85 = 561.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.95/1,426.85 = 561.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.95x = 1,426.85 × 561.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.95x = 801,680.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,680.00/1,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.36

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