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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.26, 1,447.82 and 629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.26, 1,447.82 and 629.52 is: 868.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.26 : 1,447.82 = 629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.26/1,447.82 = 629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.26x = 1,447.82 × 629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.26x = 911,433.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,433.22/1,049.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.65

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