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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.78, 1,408.02 and 622.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.78, 1,408.02 and 622.26 is: 858.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.78 : 1,408.02 = 622.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.78/1,408.02 = 622.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.78x = 1,408.02 × 622.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.78x = 876,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,154.53/1,020.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.32

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