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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.79, 1,554.59 and 419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.79, 1,554.59 and 419.48 is: 629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.79 : 1,554.59 = 419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.79/1,554.59 = 419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.79x = 1,554.59 × 419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.79x = 652,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,118.52/1,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.59

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