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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.80, 1,551.80 and 417.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.80, 1,551.80 and 417.93 is: 627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.80 : 1,551.80 = 417.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.80/1,551.80 = 417.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.80x = 1,551.80 × 417.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.80x = 648,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,543.77/1,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.34

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