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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.12, 1,549.41 and 416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.12, 1,549.41 and 416.71 is: 624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.12 : 1,549.41 = 416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.12/1,549.41 = 416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.12x = 1,549.41 × 416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.12x = 645,654.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,654.64/1,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.96

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