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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.08, 1,548.30 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.08, 1,548.30 and 416.28 is: 623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.08 : 1,548.30 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.08/1,548.30 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.08x = 1,548.30 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.08x = 644,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,526.32/1,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.89

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