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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.48, 1,402.92 and 623.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.48, 1,402.92 and 623.45 is: 860.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.48 : 1,402.92 = 623.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.48/1,402.92 = 623.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.48x = 1,402.92 × 623.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.48x = 874,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,643.46/1,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.47

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