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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.68, 1,548.67 and 415.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.68, 1,548.67 and 415.82 is: 624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.68 : 1,548.67 = 415.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.68/1,548.67 = 415.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.68x = 1,548.67 × 415.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.68x = 643,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,958.14/1,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.18

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