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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.72, 1,545.10 and 413.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.72, 1,545.10 and 413.87 is: 621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.72 : 1,545.10 = 413.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.72/1,545.10 = 413.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.72x = 1,545.10 × 413.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.72x = 639,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,473.37/1,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.02

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