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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.08, 1,546.29 and 621.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.08, 1,546.29 and 621.41 is: 931.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.08 : 1,546.29 = 621.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.08/1,546.29 = 621.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.08x = 1,546.29 × 621.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.08x = 960,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,872.34/1,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.01

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