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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.53, 1,410.51 and 629.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.53, 1,410.51 and 629.47 is: 868.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.53 : 1,410.51 = 629.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.53/1,410.51 = 629.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.53x = 1,410.51 × 629.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.53x = 887,873.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,873.73/1,022.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.31

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