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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.88, 1,437.78 and 622.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.88, 1,437.78 and 622.42 is: 858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.88 : 1,437.78 = 622.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.88/1,437.78 = 622.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.88x = 1,437.78 × 622.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.88x = 894,903.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,903.03/1,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.93

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