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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.92, 1,551.42 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.92, 1,551.42 and 547.08 is: 820.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.92 : 1,551.42 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.92/1,551.42 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.92x = 1,551.42 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.92x = 848,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,750.85/1,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.91

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