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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.93, 1,411.75 and 629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.93, 1,411.75 and 629.94 is: 869.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.93 : 1,411.75 = 629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.93/1,411.75 = 629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.93x = 1,411.75 × 629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.93x = 889,317.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,317.80/1,022.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.38

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