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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.48, 1,549.62 and 416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.48, 1,549.62 and 416.68 is: 624.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.48 : 1,549.62 = 416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.48/1,549.62 = 416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.48x = 1,549.62 × 416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.48x = 645,695.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,695.66/1,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.78

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