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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.13, 1,551.18 and 417.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.13, 1,551.18 and 417.83 is: 626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.13 : 1,551.18 = 417.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.13/1,551.18 = 417.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.13x = 1,551.18 × 417.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.13x = 648,119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,119.82/1,034.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.73

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