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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.88, 1,551.11 and 417.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.88, 1,551.11 and 417.44 is: 626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.88 : 1,551.11 = 417.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.88/1,551.11 = 417.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.88x = 1,551.11 × 417.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.88x = 647,497.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,497.15/1,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.28

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