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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.69, 1,408.37 and 622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.69, 1,408.37 and 622.28 is: 858.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.69 : 1,408.37 = 622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.69/1,408.37 = 622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.69x = 1,408.37 × 622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.69x = 876,390.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,390.33/1,020.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.63

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