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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.45, 1,549.85 and 546.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.45, 1,549.85 and 546.23 is: 819.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.45 : 1,549.85 = 546.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.45/1,549.85 = 546.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.45x = 1,549.85 × 546.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.45x = 846,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,579.81/1,033.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.18

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