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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.87, 1,543.77 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.87, 1,543.77 and 413.46 is: 619.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.87 : 1,543.77 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.87/1,543.77 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.87x = 1,543.77 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.87x = 638,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,287.14/1,029.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.77

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