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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.76, 1,564.54 and 418.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.76, 1,564.54 and 418.81 is: 627.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.76 : 1,564.54 = 418.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.76/1,564.54 = 418.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.76x = 1,564.54 × 418.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.76x = 655,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,245.00/1,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.77

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