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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.22, 1,551.84 and 418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.22, 1,551.84 and 418.82 is: 627.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.22 : 1,551.84 = 418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.22/1,551.84 = 418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.22x = 1,551.84 × 418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.22x = 649,941.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,941.63/1,035.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.83

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