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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.77, 1,553.66 and 419.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.77, 1,553.66 and 419.06 is: 628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.77 : 1,553.66 = 419.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.77/1,553.66 = 419.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.77x = 1,553.66 × 419.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.77x = 651,068.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,068.99/1,035.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.58

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