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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.84, 1,548.11 and 415.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.84, 1,548.11 and 415.73 is: 623.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.84 : 1,548.11 = 415.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.84/1,548.11 = 415.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.84x = 1,548.11 × 415.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.84x = 643,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,600.68/1,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.74

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