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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.12, 1,551.53 and 417.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.12, 1,551.53 and 417.49 is: 626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.12 : 1,551.53 = 417.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.12/1,551.53 = 417.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.12x = 1,551.53 × 417.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.12x = 647,749.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,749.03/1,034.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.38

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