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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.76, 1,420.81 and 610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.76, 1,420.81 and 610.08 is: 841.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.76 : 1,420.81 = 610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.76/1,420.81 = 610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.76x = 1,420.81 × 610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.76x = 866,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,807.76/1,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.76

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