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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029, 1,543.50 and 413.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029, 1,543.50 and 413.13 is: 619.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029 : 1,543.50 = 413.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029/1,543.50 = 413.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029x = 1,543.50 × 413.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029x = 637,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,666.16/1,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.70

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