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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.50, 1,426.01 and 613.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.50, 1,426.01 and 613.71 is: 846.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.50 : 1,426.01 = 613.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.50/1,426.01 = 613.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.50x = 1,426.01 × 613.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.50x = 875,153.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,153.53/1,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.79

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