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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.14, 1,420.20 and 563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.14, 1,420.20 and 563.40 is: 777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.14 : 1,420.20 = 563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.14/1,420.20 = 563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.14x = 1,420.20 × 563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.14x = 800,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,140.68/1,029.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.48

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