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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.82, 1,421.13 and 631.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.82, 1,421.13 and 631.35 is: 871.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.82 : 1,421.13 = 631.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.82/1,421.13 = 631.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.82x = 1,421.13 × 631.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.82x = 897,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,223.32/1,029.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.24

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