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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.39, 1,402.73 and 623.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.39, 1,402.73 and 623.49 is: 860.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.39 : 1,402.73 = 623.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.39/1,402.73 = 623.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.39x = 1,402.73 × 623.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.39x = 874,588.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,588.13/1,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.48

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