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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.80, 1,550.88 and 457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.80, 1,550.88 and 457.08 is: 685.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.80 : 1,550.88 = 457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.80/1,550.88 = 457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.80x = 1,550.88 × 457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.80x = 708,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,876.23/1,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.70

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