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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.92, 1,553.12 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.92, 1,553.12 and 418.80 is: 628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.92 : 1,553.12 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.92/1,553.12 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.92x = 1,553.12 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.92x = 650,446.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,446.66/1,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.50

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