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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.50, 1,546.47 and 414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.50, 1,546.47 and 414.73 is: 621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.50 : 1,546.47 = 414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.50/1,546.47 = 414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.50x = 1,546.47 × 414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.50x = 641,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,367.50/1,031.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.78

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