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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.75, 1,549.42 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.75, 1,549.42 and 408.20 is: 612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.75 : 1,549.42 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.75/1,549.42 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.75x = 1,549.42 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.75x = 632,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,476.10/1,032.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.42

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