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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.97, 1,421.14 and 610.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.97, 1,421.14 and 610.46 is: 842.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.97 : 1,421.14 = 610.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.97/1,421.14 = 610.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.97x = 1,421.14 × 610.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.97x = 867,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,549.12/1,029.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.31

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