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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.72, 1,615.30 and 418.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.72, 1,615.30 and 418.58 is: 627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.72 : 1,615.30 = 418.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.72/1,615.30 = 418.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.72x = 1,615.30 × 418.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.72x = 676,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,132.27/1,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.96

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