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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.09, 1,551.51 and 418.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.09, 1,551.51 and 418.41 is: 627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.09 : 1,551.51 = 418.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.09/1,551.51 = 418.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.09x = 1,551.51 × 418.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.09x = 649,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,167.30/1,035.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.16

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