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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.72, 1,548.73 and 416.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.72, 1,548.73 and 416.27 is: 624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.72 : 1,548.73 = 416.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.72/1,548.73 = 416.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.72x = 1,548.73 × 416.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.72x = 644,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,689.84/1,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.26

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