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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.54, 1,548.54 and 686.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.54, 1,548.54 and 686.32 is: 1,028.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.54 : 1,548.54 = 686.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.54/1,548.54 = 686.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.54x = 1,548.54 × 686.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.54x = 1,062,786.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,786.23/1,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.30

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