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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.79, 1,552.16 and 418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.79, 1,552.16 and 418.48 is: 627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.79 : 1,552.16 = 418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.79/1,552.16 = 418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.79x = 1,552.16 × 418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.79x = 649,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,553.81/1,034.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.71

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