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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.56, 1,548.72 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.56, 1,548.72 and 455.22 is: 682.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.56 : 1,548.72 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.56/1,548.72 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.56x = 1,548.72 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.56x = 705,008.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,008.32/1,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.12

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