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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.07, 1,550.24 and 455.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.07, 1,550.24 and 455.95 is: 684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.07 : 1,550.24 = 455.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.07/1,550.24 = 455.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.07x = 1,550.24 × 455.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.07x = 706,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,821.90/1,033.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.20

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