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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.16, 1,447.71 and 629.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.16, 1,447.71 and 629.43 is: 868.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.16 : 1,447.71 = 629.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.16/1,447.71 = 629.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.16x = 1,447.71 × 629.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.16x = 911,232.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,232.11/1,049.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.53

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