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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.12, 1,436.22 and 621.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.12, 1,436.22 and 621.18 is: 856.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.12 : 1,436.22 = 621.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.12/1,436.22 = 621.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.12x = 1,436.22 × 621.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.12x = 892,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,151.14/1,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.91

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