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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.16, 1,436.44 and 621.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.16, 1,436.44 and 621.23 is: 857.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.16 : 1,436.44 = 621.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.16/1,436.44 = 621.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.16x = 1,436.44 × 621.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.16x = 892,349.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,349.33/1,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.07

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