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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.68, 1,409.50 and 623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.68, 1,409.50 and 623.24 is: 859.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.68 : 1,409.50 = 623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.68/1,409.50 = 623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.68x = 1,409.50 × 623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.68x = 878,456.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,456.78/1,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.82

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