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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.55, 1,406.53 and 621.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.55, 1,406.53 and 621.06 is: 856.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.55 : 1,406.53 = 621.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.55/1,406.53 = 621.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.55x = 1,406.53 × 621.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.55x = 873,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,538.08/1,019.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.79

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