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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.40, 1,437.46 and 622.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.40, 1,437.46 and 622.06 is: 858.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.40 : 1,437.46 = 622.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.40/1,437.46 = 622.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.40x = 1,437.46 × 622.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.40x = 894,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,186.37/1,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.64

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