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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.29, 1,548.72 and 546.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.29, 1,548.72 and 546.21 is: 818.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.29 : 1,548.72 = 546.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.29/1,548.72 = 546.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.29x = 1,548.72 × 546.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.29x = 845,926.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,926.35/1,033.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.67

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