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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.79, 1,548.86 and 1,008.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.79, 1,548.86 and 1,008.27 is: 1,510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.79 : 1,548.86 = 1,008.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.79/1,548.86 = 1,008.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.79x = 1,548.86 × 1,008.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.79x = 1,561,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,664.03/1,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.63

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