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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.50, 1,553.14 and 419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.50, 1,553.14 and 419.02 is: 628.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.50 : 1,553.14 = 419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.50/1,553.14 = 419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.50x = 1,553.14 × 419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.50x = 650,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,796.72/1,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.49

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