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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.78, 1,437.51 and 622.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.78, 1,437.51 and 622.11 is: 858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.78 : 1,437.51 = 622.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.78/1,437.51 = 622.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.78x = 1,437.51 × 622.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.78x = 894,289.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,289.35/1,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.42

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