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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.28, 1,552.34 and 418.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.28, 1,552.34 and 418.65 is: 627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.28 : 1,552.34 = 418.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.28/1,552.34 = 418.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.28x = 1,552.34 × 418.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.28x = 649,885.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,885.52/1,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.74

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