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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.56, 1,435.74 and 621.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.56, 1,435.74 and 621.06 is: 856.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.56 : 1,435.74 = 621.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.56/1,435.74 = 621.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.56x = 1,435.74 × 621.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.56x = 891,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,680.68/1,040.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.92

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