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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.07, 1,409.33 and 622.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.07, 1,409.33 and 622.87 is: 859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.07 : 1,409.33 = 622.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.07/1,409.33 = 622.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.07x = 1,409.33 × 622.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.07x = 877,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,829.38/1,021.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.72

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