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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.96, 1,421.54 and 637.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.96, 1,421.54 and 637.16 is: 879.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.96 : 1,421.54 = 637.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.96/1,421.54 = 637.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.96x = 1,421.54 × 637.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.96x = 905,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,748.43/1,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.40

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