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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.69, 1,552.02 and 418.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.69, 1,552.02 and 418.39 is: 627.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.69 : 1,552.02 = 418.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.69/1,552.02 = 418.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.69x = 1,552.02 × 418.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.69x = 649,344.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,344.20/1,034.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.57

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