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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.22, 1,420.03 and 609.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.22, 1,420.03 and 609.39 is: 840.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.22 : 1,420.03 = 609.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.22/1,420.03 = 609.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.22x = 1,420.03 × 609.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.22x = 865,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,344.98/1,029.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.78

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