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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.15, 1,540.62 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.15, 1,540.62 and 664.20 is: 994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.15 : 1,540.62 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.15/1,540.62 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.15x = 1,540.62 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.15x = 1,023,279.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,279.80/1,029.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.30

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