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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.52, 1,552.93 and 969.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.52, 1,552.93 and 969.64 is: 1,462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.52 : 1,552.93 = 969.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.52/1,552.93 = 969.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.52x = 1,552.93 × 969.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.52x = 1,505,783.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,783.05/1,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.61

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