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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.11, 1,552.74 and 418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.11, 1,552.74 and 418.82 is: 628.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.11 : 1,552.74 = 418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.11/1,552.74 = 418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.11x = 1,552.74 × 418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.11x = 650,318.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,318.57/1,035.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.26

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