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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.16, 1,427.04 and 620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.16, 1,427.04 and 620.16 is: 855.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.16 : 1,427.04 = 620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.16/1,427.04 = 620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.16x = 1,427.04 × 620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.16x = 884,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,993.13/1,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.76

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