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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.57, 1,548.45 and 416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.57, 1,548.45 and 416.10 is: 623.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.57 : 1,548.45 = 416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.57/1,548.45 = 416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.57x = 1,548.45 × 416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.57x = 644,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,310.05/1,032.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.99

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