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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.66, 1,552.07 and 418.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.66, 1,552.07 and 418.37 is: 627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.66 : 1,552.07 = 418.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.66/1,552.07 = 418.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.66x = 1,552.07 × 418.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.66x = 649,337.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,337.43/1,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.59

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