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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.40, 1,544.34 and 413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.40, 1,544.34 and 413.08 is: 619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.40 : 1,544.34 = 413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.40/1,544.34 = 413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.40x = 1,544.34 × 413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.40x = 637,935.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,935.97/1,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.72

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