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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.46, 1,418.94 and 629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.46, 1,418.94 and 629.94 is: 869.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.46 : 1,418.94 = 629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.46/1,418.94 = 629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.46x = 1,418.94 × 629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.46x = 893,847.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,847.06/1,028.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.11

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