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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.80, 1,421.18 and 610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.80, 1,421.18 and 610 is: 841.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.80 : 1,421.18 = 610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.80/1,421.18 = 610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.80x = 1,421.18 × 610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.80x = 866,919.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,919.80/1,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.83

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