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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.30, 1,419.69 and 675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.30, 1,419.69 and 675.42 is: 931.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.30 : 1,419.69 = 675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.30/1,419.69 = 675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.30x = 1,419.69 × 675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.30x = 958,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,887.02/1,029.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.59

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