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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.18, 1,436.31 and 621.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.18, 1,436.31 and 621.41 is: 857.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.18 : 1,436.31 = 621.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.18/1,436.31 = 621.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.18x = 1,436.31 × 621.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.18x = 892,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,530.22/1,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.23

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