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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.65, 1,421.52 and 657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.65, 1,421.52 and 657.20 is: 907.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.65 : 1,421.52 = 657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.65/1,421.52 = 657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.65x = 1,421.52 × 657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.65x = 934,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,226.50/1,029.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.32

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