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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.03, 1,549.83 and 416.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.03, 1,549.83 and 416.91 is: 624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.03 : 1,549.83 = 416.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.03/1,549.83 = 416.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.03x = 1,549.83 × 416.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.03x = 646,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,139.63/1,034.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.87

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