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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.01, 1,408.21 and 621.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.01, 1,408.21 and 621.82 is: 858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.01 : 1,408.21 = 621.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.01/1,408.21 = 621.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.01x = 1,408.21 × 621.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.01x = 875,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,653.14/1,020.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.48

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