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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.58, 1,551.44 and 418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.58, 1,551.44 and 418.10 is: 626.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.58 : 1,551.44 = 418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.58/1,551.44 = 418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.58x = 1,551.44 × 418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.58x = 648,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,657.06/1,034.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.98

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