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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.37, 1,550.49 and 540.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.37, 1,550.49 and 540.14 is: 810.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.37 : 1,550.49 = 540.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.37/1,550.49 = 540.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.37x = 1,550.49 × 540.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.37x = 837,481.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,481.67/1,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.44

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