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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.72, 1,548.14 and 416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.72, 1,548.14 and 416.31 is: 624.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.72 : 1,548.14 = 416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.72/1,548.14 = 416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.72x = 1,548.14 × 416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.72x = 644,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,504.08/1,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.08

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