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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.71, 1,550.16 and 417.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.71, 1,550.16 and 417.19 is: 625.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.71 : 1,550.16 = 417.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.71/1,550.16 = 417.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.71x = 1,550.16 × 417.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.71x = 646,711.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,711.25/1,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.62

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