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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.28, 2,033.29 and 575.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.28, 2,033.29 and 575.33 is: 863.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.28 : 2,033.29 = 575.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.28/2,033.29 = 575.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.28x = 2,033.29 × 575.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.28x = 1,169,811.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,811.27/1,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.15

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