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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.58, 1,421.04 and 604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.58, 1,421.04 and 604.48 is: 834.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.58 : 1,421.04 = 604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.58/1,421.04 = 604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.58x = 1,421.04 × 604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.58x = 858,990.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,990.26/1,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.31

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