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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.34, 1,614.51 and 418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.34, 1,614.51 and 418.52 is: 627.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.34 : 1,614.51 = 418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.34/1,614.51 = 418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.34x = 1,614.51 × 418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.34x = 675,708.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,708.76/1,076.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.78

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