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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.83, 1,411.86 and 629.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.83, 1,411.86 and 629.89 is: 869.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.83 : 1,411.86 = 629.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.83/1,411.86 = 629.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.83x = 1,411.86 × 629.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.83x = 889,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,316.50/1,022.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.47

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