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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.04, 1,409.68 and 629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.04, 1,409.68 and 629.28 is: 867.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.04 : 1,409.68 = 629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.04/1,409.68 = 629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.04x = 1,409.68 × 629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.04x = 887,083.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,083.43/1,022.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.95

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