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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.89, 1,549.67 and 416.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.89, 1,549.67 and 416.27 is: 624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.89 : 1,549.67 = 416.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.89/1,549.67 = 416.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.89x = 1,549.67 × 416.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.89x = 645,082.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,082.92/1,032.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.54

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