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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.51, 1,435.85 and 621.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.51, 1,435.85 and 621.34 is: 857.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.51 : 1,435.85 = 621.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.51/1,435.85 = 621.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.51x = 1,435.85 × 621.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.51x = 892,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,140.75/1,040.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.41

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