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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.95, 1,562.18 and 629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.95, 1,562.18 and 629.28 is: 945.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.95 : 1,562.18 = 629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.95/1,562.18 = 629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.95x = 1,562.18 × 629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.95x = 983,045.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,045.48/1,039.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.28

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