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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.17, 1,552.50 and 418.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.17, 1,552.50 and 418.69 is: 627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.17 : 1,552.50 = 418.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.17/1,552.50 = 418.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.17x = 1,552.50 × 418.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.17x = 650,016.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,016.23/1,035.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.93

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