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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.88, 1,399.18 and 621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.88, 1,399.18 and 621.12 is: 857.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.88 : 1,399.18 = 621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.88/1,399.18 = 621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.88x = 1,399.18 × 621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.88x = 869,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,058.68/1,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.16

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