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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.92, 1,436.13 and 621.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.92, 1,436.13 and 621.34 is: 857.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.92 : 1,436.13 = 621.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.92/1,436.13 = 621.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.92x = 1,436.13 × 621.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.92x = 892,321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,321.42/1,040.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.25

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