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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.83, 1,549.92 and 416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.83, 1,549.92 and 416.42 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.83 : 1,549.92 = 416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.83/1,549.92 = 416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.83x = 1,549.92 × 416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.83x = 645,417.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,417.69/1,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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