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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.17, 1,417.39 and 629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.17, 1,417.39 and 629.04 is: 868.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.17 : 1,417.39 = 629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.17/1,417.39 = 629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.17x = 1,417.39 × 629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.17x = 891,595.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,595.01/1,027.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.01

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