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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.12, 1,549.92 and 600.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.12, 1,549.92 and 600.64 is: 901.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.12 : 1,549.92 = 600.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.12/1,549.92 = 600.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.12x = 1,549.92 × 600.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.12x = 930,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,943.95/1,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.10

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