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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.71, 1,548.66 and 416.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.71, 1,548.66 and 416.19 is: 624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.71 : 1,548.66 = 416.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.71/1,548.66 = 416.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.71x = 1,548.66 × 416.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.71x = 644,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,536.81/1,032.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.12

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