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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.56, 1,409.40 and 623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.56, 1,409.40 and 623.16 is: 859.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.56 : 1,409.40 = 623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.56/1,409.40 = 623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.56x = 1,409.40 × 623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.56x = 878,281.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,281.70/1,021.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.75

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