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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.78, 1,551.10 and 623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.78, 1,551.10 and 623.22 is: 935.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.78 : 1,551.10 = 623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.78/1,551.10 = 623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.78x = 1,551.10 × 623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.78x = 966,676.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,676.54/1,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.09

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