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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.68, 1,567.18 and 419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.68, 1,567.18 and 419.99 is: 630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.68 : 1,567.18 = 419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.68/1,567.18 = 419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.68x = 1,567.18 × 419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.68x = 658,192.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,192.62/1,044.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.05

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