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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.13, 1,554.48 and 419.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.13, 1,554.48 and 419.69 is: 629.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.13 : 1,554.48 = 419.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.13/1,554.48 = 419.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.13x = 1,554.48 × 419.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.13x = 652,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,403.60/1,036.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.66

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