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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.01, 1,559.37 and 629.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.01, 1,559.37 and 629.11 is: 942.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.01 : 1,559.37 = 629.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.01/1,559.37 = 629.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.01x = 1,559.37 × 629.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.01x = 981,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,015.26/1,041.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.37

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