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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.55, 1,550.07 and 617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.55, 1,550.07 and 617.20 is: 925.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.55 : 1,550.07 = 617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.55/1,550.07 = 617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.55x = 1,550.07 × 617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.55x = 956,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,703.20/1,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.65

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