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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.13, 1,548.13 and 621.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.13, 1,548.13 and 621.81 is: 931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.13 : 1,548.13 = 621.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.13/1,548.13 = 621.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.13x = 1,548.13 × 621.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.13x = 962,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,642.72/1,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.77

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