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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.78, 1,436.46 and 621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.78, 1,436.46 and 621 is: 857.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.78 : 1,436.46 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.78/1,436.46 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.78x = 1,436.46 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.78x = 892,041.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,041.66/1,040.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.09

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