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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.69, 1,552.93 and 419.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.69, 1,552.93 and 419.42 is: 628.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.69 : 1,552.93 = 419.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.69/1,552.93 = 419.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.69x = 1,552.93 × 419.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.69x = 651,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,329.90/1,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.88

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