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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.48, 1,548.12 and 416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.48, 1,548.12 and 416.48 is: 624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.48 : 1,548.12 = 416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.48/1,548.12 = 416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.48x = 1,548.12 × 416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.48x = 644,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,761.02/1,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.48

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