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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.54, 1,410.62 and 629.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.54, 1,410.62 and 629.42 is: 868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.54 : 1,410.62 = 629.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.54/1,410.62 = 629.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.54x = 1,410.62 × 629.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.54x = 887,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,872.44/1,022.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.30

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