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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.18, 1,549.78 and 621.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.18, 1,549.78 and 621.81 is: 932.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.18 : 1,549.78 = 621.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.18/1,549.78 = 621.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.18x = 1,549.78 × 621.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.18x = 963,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,667.15/1,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.72

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