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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.28, 1,552.97 and 418.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.28, 1,552.97 and 418.89 is: 628.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.28 : 1,552.97 = 418.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.28/1,552.97 = 418.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.28x = 1,552.97 × 418.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.28x = 650,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,524.65/1,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.36

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