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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.41, 1,549.11 and 416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.41, 1,549.11 and 416.56 is: 625.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.41 : 1,549.11 = 416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.41/1,549.11 = 416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.41x = 1,549.11 × 416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.41x = 645,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,289.52/1,032.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.04

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