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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.69, 1,436.94 and 621.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.69, 1,436.94 and 621.91 is: 857.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.69 : 1,436.94 = 621.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.69/1,436.94 = 621.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.69x = 1,436.94 × 621.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.69x = 893,649.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,649.15/1,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.88

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