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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.95, 1,437.81 and 622.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.95, 1,437.81 and 622.27 is: 858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.95 : 1,437.81 = 622.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.95/1,437.81 = 622.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.95x = 1,437.81 × 622.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.95x = 894,706.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,706.03/1,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.68

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