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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.34, 1,551.50 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.34, 1,551.50 and 418.04 is: 627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.34 : 1,551.50 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.34/1,551.50 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.34x = 1,551.50 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.34x = 648,588.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,588.17/1,034.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.05

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