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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.95, 1,428.59 and 620.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.95, 1,428.59 and 620.95 is: 857.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.95 : 1,428.59 = 620.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.95/1,428.59 = 620.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.95x = 1,428.59 × 620.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.95x = 887,082.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,082.96/1,034.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.13

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