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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.75, 1,544.46 and 413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.75, 1,544.46 and 413.30 is: 619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.75 : 1,544.46 = 413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.75/1,544.46 = 413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.75x = 1,544.46 × 413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.75x = 638,317.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,317.60/1,029.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.88

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