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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.24, 1,420.50 and 636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.24, 1,420.50 and 636.24 is: 878.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.24 : 1,420.50 = 636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.24/1,420.50 = 636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.24x = 1,420.50 × 636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.24x = 903,778.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,778.92/1,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.10

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