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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.06, 1,419.30 and 636.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.06, 1,419.30 and 636.30 is: 877.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.06 : 1,419.30 = 636.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.06/1,419.30 = 636.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.06x = 1,419.30 × 636.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.06x = 903,100.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,100.59/1,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.60

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