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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.60, 1,593.96 and 629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.60, 1,593.96 and 629 is: 944.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.60 : 1,593.96 = 629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.60/1,593.96 = 629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.60x = 1,593.96 × 629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.60x = 1,002,600.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,600.84/1,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.42

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