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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.63, 1,551.77 and 418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.63, 1,551.77 and 418.17 is: 627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.63 : 1,551.77 = 418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.63/1,551.77 = 418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.63x = 1,551.77 × 418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.63x = 648,904.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,904.71/1,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.19

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