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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.48, 1,550.68 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.48, 1,550.68 and 418.16 is: 626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.48 : 1,550.68 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.48/1,550.68 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.48x = 1,550.68 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.48x = 648,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,432.35/1,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.82

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