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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.93, 1,549.47 and 416.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.93, 1,549.47 and 416.57 is: 624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.93 : 1,549.47 = 416.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.93/1,549.47 = 416.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.93x = 1,549.47 × 416.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.93x = 645,454.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,454.97/1,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.88

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