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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.89, 1,421.25 and 610.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.89, 1,421.25 and 610.45 is: 842.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.89 : 1,421.25 = 610.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.89/1,421.25 = 610.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.89x = 1,421.25 × 610.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.89x = 867,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,609.37/1,029.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.43

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