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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.08, 1,614.21 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.08, 1,614.21 and 418.50 is: 627.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.08 : 1,614.21 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.08/1,614.21 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.08x = 1,614.21 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.08x = 675,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,545.32/1,076.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.78

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