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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.42, 1,419.66 and 679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.42, 1,419.66 and 679.50 is: 937.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.42 : 1,419.66 = 679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.42/1,419.66 = 679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.42x = 1,419.66 × 679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.42x = 964,658.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,658.97/1,029.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.09

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