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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033, 1,549.23 and 600.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033, 1,549.23 and 600.46 is: 900.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033 : 1,549.23 = 600.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033/1,549.23 = 600.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033x = 1,549.23 × 600.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033x = 930,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,250.65/1,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.53

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