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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.30, 1,548.60 and 546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.30, 1,548.60 and 546.22 is: 818.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.30 : 1,548.60 = 546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.30/1,548.60 = 546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.30x = 1,548.60 × 546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.30x = 845,876.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,876.29/1,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.62

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