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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.38, 1,551.55 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.38, 1,551.55 and 418.08 is: 627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.38 : 1,551.55 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.38/1,551.55 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.38x = 1,551.55 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.38x = 648,664.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,664.27/1,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.11

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