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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.46, 1,417.55 and 629.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.46, 1,417.55 and 629.31 is: 868.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.46 : 1,417.55 = 629.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.46/1,417.55 = 629.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.46x = 1,417.55 × 629.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.46x = 892,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,075.24/1,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.23

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