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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.93, 1,550.31 and 417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.93, 1,550.31 and 417.32 is: 625.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.93 : 1,550.31 = 417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.93/1,550.31 = 417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.93x = 1,550.31 × 417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.93x = 646,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,971.87/1,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.74

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