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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.70, 1,550.59 and 621.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.70, 1,550.59 and 621.56 is: 932.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.70 : 1,550.59 = 621.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.70/1,550.59 = 621.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.70x = 1,550.59 × 621.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.70x = 963,787.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,787.04/1,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.37

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