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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.22, 1,420.41 and 630.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.22, 1,420.41 and 630.88 is: 870.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.22 : 1,420.41 = 630.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.22/1,420.41 = 630.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.22x = 1,420.41 × 630.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.22x = 896,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,108.26/1,029.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.67

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