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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.74, 1,553.54 and 419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.74, 1,553.54 and 419.46 is: 629.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.74 : 1,553.54 = 419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.74/1,553.54 = 419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.74x = 1,553.54 × 419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.74x = 651,645.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,645.79/1,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.16

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