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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042, 1,559.89 and 629.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042, 1,559.89 and 629.89 is: 942.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042 : 1,559.89 = 629.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042/1,559.89 = 629.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042x = 1,559.89 × 629.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042x = 982,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,559.11/1,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.96

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