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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.34, 1,544.28 and 412.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.34, 1,544.28 and 412.93 is: 619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.34 : 1,544.28 = 412.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.34/1,544.28 = 412.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.34x = 1,544.28 × 412.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.34x = 637,679.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,679.54/1,029.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.50

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