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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.52, 1,614.47 and 418.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.52, 1,614.47 and 418.35 is: 627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.52 : 1,614.47 = 418.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.52/1,614.47 = 418.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.52x = 1,614.47 × 418.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.52x = 675,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,414.57/1,076.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.41

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