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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.45, 1,548.61 and 415.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.45, 1,548.61 and 415.41 is: 623.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.45 : 1,548.61 = 415.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.45/1,548.61 = 415.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.45x = 1,548.61 × 415.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.45x = 643,307.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,307.04/1,032.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.09

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