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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.26, 1,387.28 and 622.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.26, 1,387.28 and 622.06 is: 858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.26 : 1,387.28 = 622.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.26/1,387.28 = 622.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.26x = 1,387.28 × 622.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.26x = 862,969.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,969.48/1,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.46

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