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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.18, 1,438.03 and 622.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.18, 1,438.03 and 622.70 is: 859.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.18 : 1,438.03 = 622.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.18/1,438.03 = 622.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.18x = 1,438.03 × 622.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.18x = 895,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,461.28/1,042.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.22

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