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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.40, 1,549.80 and 416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.40, 1,549.80 and 416.96 is: 625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.40 : 1,549.80 = 416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.40/1,549.80 = 416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.40x = 1,549.80 × 416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.40x = 646,204.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,204.61/1,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.32

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