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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.56, 1,543.96 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.56, 1,543.96 and 413.10 is: 619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.56 : 1,543.96 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.56/1,543.96 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.56x = 1,543.96 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.56x = 637,810.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,810.39/1,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.50

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