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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.19, 1,550.42 and 409.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.19, 1,550.42 and 409.01 is: 613.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.19 : 1,550.42 = 409.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.19/1,550.42 = 409.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.19x = 1,550.42 × 409.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.19x = 634,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,127.49/1,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.76

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