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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.26, 1,552.32 and 600.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.26, 1,552.32 and 600.72 is: 902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.26 : 1,552.32 = 600.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.26/1,552.32 = 600.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.26x = 1,552.32 × 600.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.26x = 932,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,509.67/1,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.49

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