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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.55, 1,409.29 and 623.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.55, 1,409.29 and 623.06 is: 859.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.55 : 1,409.29 = 623.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.55/1,409.29 = 623.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.55x = 1,409.29 × 623.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.55x = 878,072.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,072.23/1,021.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.55

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