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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.61, 1,420.92 and 610.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.61, 1,420.92 and 610.21 is: 842.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.61 : 1,420.92 = 610.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.61/1,420.92 = 610.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.61x = 1,420.92 × 610.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.61x = 867,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,059.59/1,029.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.12

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