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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.83, 1,545.62 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.83, 1,545.62 and 413.96 is: 621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.83 : 1,545.62 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.83/1,545.62 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.83x = 1,545.62 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.83x = 639,815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,815.06/1,029.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.29

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