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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.97, 1,551.56 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.97, 1,551.56 and 385.16 is: 577.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.97 : 1,551.56 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.97/1,551.56 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.97x = 1,551.56 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.97x = 597,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,589.17/1,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.96

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