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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.31, 1,548.52 and 416.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.31, 1,548.52 and 416.01 is: 624.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.31 : 1,548.52 = 416.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.31/1,548.52 = 416.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.31x = 1,548.52 × 416.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.31x = 644,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,199.81/1,032.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.04

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