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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.40, 1,546.80 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.40, 1,546.80 and 414.96 is: 622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.40 : 1,546.80 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.40/1,546.80 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.40x = 1,546.80 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.40x = 641,860.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,860.13/1,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.32

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