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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.57, 1,550.76 and 546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.57, 1,550.76 and 546.40 is: 819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.57 : 1,550.76 = 546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.57/1,550.76 = 546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.57x = 1,550.76 × 546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.57x = 847,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,335.26/1,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.81

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