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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.96, 1,421.19 and 610.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.96, 1,421.19 and 610.23 is: 842.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.96 : 1,421.19 = 610.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.96/1,421.19 = 610.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.96x = 1,421.19 × 610.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.96x = 867,252.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,252.77/1,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.03

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