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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.46, 1,402.80 and 623.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.46, 1,402.80 and 623.61 is: 860.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.46 : 1,402.80 = 623.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.46/1,402.80 = 623.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.46x = 1,402.80 × 623.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.46x = 874,800.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,800.11/1,016.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.63

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