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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.09, 1,543.26 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.09, 1,543.26 and 412.68 is: 618.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.09 : 1,543.26 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.09/1,543.26 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.09x = 1,543.26 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.09x = 636,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,872.54/1,029.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.87

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