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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.98, 2,034.28 and 419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.98, 2,034.28 and 419.08 is: 628.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.98 : 2,034.28 = 419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.98/2,034.28 = 419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.98x = 2,034.28 × 419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.98x = 852,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,526.06/1,355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.72

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