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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.31, 1,447.80 and 629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.31, 1,447.80 and 629.52 is: 868.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.31 : 1,447.80 = 629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.31/1,447.80 = 629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.31x = 1,447.80 × 629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.31x = 911,419.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,419.53/1,049.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.59

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