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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.35, 1,553.13 and 419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.35, 1,553.13 and 419.49 is: 628.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.35 : 1,553.13 = 419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.35/1,553.13 = 419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.35x = 1,553.13 × 419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.35x = 651,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,522.50/1,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.67

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