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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.29, 1,554.26 and 419.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.29, 1,554.26 and 419.97 is: 629.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.29 : 1,554.26 = 419.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.29/1,554.26 = 419.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.29x = 1,554.26 × 419.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.29x = 652,737.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,737.01/1,036.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.88

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