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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.82, 1,554.16 and 419.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.82, 1,554.16 and 419.37 is: 629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.82 : 1,554.16 = 419.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.82/1,554.16 = 419.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.82x = 1,554.16 × 419.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.82x = 651,766.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,766.36/1,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.23

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