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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.60, 1,552.32 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.60, 1,552.32 and 418.88 is: 627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.60 : 1,552.32 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.60/1,552.32 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.60x = 1,552.32 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.60x = 650,228.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,228.04/1,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.88

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