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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.22, 1,406.18 and 621.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.22, 1,406.18 and 621.02 is: 856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.22 : 1,406.18 = 621.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.22/1,406.18 = 621.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.22x = 1,406.18 × 621.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.22x = 873,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,265.90/1,019.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.80

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