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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.45, 1,427.90 and 620.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.45, 1,427.90 and 620.45 is: 856.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.45 : 1,427.90 = 620.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.45/1,427.90 = 620.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.45x = 1,427.90 × 620.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.45x = 885,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,940.56/1,034.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.44

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