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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.23, 1,557.93 and 623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.23, 1,557.93 and 623.22 is: 932.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.23 : 1,557.93 = 623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.23/1,557.93 = 623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.23x = 1,557.93 × 623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.23x = 970,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,930.80/1,041.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.49

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