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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.53, 1,554.81 and 411.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.53, 1,554.81 and 411.63 is: 617.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.53 : 1,554.81 = 411.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.53/1,554.81 = 411.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.53x = 1,554.81 × 411.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.53x = 640,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,006.44/1,036.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.45

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