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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.08, 1,548.16 and 616.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.08, 1,548.16 and 616.79 is: 924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.08 : 1,548.16 = 616.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.08/1,548.16 = 616.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.08x = 1,548.16 × 616.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.08x = 954,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,880.32/1,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.30

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