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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.90, 1,550.95 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.90, 1,550.95 and 417.50 is: 626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.90 : 1,550.95 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.90/1,550.95 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.90x = 1,550.95 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.90x = 647,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,521.63/1,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.29

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