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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.52, 1,410.50 and 629.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.52, 1,410.50 and 629.27 is: 868.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.52 : 1,410.50 = 629.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.52/1,410.50 = 629.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.52x = 1,410.50 × 629.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.52x = 887,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,575.14/1,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.03

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