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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.70, 1,821.99 and 629.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.70, 1,821.99 and 629.70 is: 944.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.70 : 1,821.99 = 629.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.70/1,821.99 = 629.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.70x = 1,821.99 × 629.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.70x = 1,147,307.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,307.10/1,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.52

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