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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.74, 1,420.20 and 636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.74, 1,420.20 and 636.48 is: 877.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.74 : 1,420.20 = 636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.74/1,420.20 = 636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.74x = 1,420.20 × 636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.74x = 903,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,928.90/1,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.83

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