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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.65, 1,437.76 and 622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.65, 1,437.76 and 622.28 is: 858.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.65 : 1,437.76 = 622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.65/1,437.76 = 622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.65x = 1,437.76 × 622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.65x = 894,693.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,693.67/1,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.92

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