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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.97, 1,550.54 and 409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.97, 1,550.54 and 409.05 is: 613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.97 : 1,550.54 = 409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.97/1,550.54 = 409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.97x = 1,550.54 × 409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.97x = 634,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,249.41/1,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.41

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