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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.07, 1,436.76 and 621.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.07, 1,436.76 and 621.55 is: 857.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.07 : 1,436.76 = 621.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.07/1,436.76 = 621.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.07x = 1,436.76 × 621.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.07x = 893,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,018.18/1,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.79

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