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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.45, 1,550.45 and 600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.45, 1,550.45 and 600.24 is: 900.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.45 : 1,550.45 = 600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.45/1,550.45 = 600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.45x = 1,550.45 × 600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.45x = 930,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,631.35/1,033.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.51

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