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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.60, 1,549.20 and 416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.60, 1,549.20 and 416.90 is: 624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.60 : 1,549.20 = 416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.60/1,549.20 = 416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.60x = 1,549.20 × 416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.60x = 645,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,861.48/1,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.87

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