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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.23, 1,438.29 and 622.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.23, 1,438.29 and 622.61 is: 859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.23 : 1,438.29 = 622.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.23/1,438.29 = 622.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.23x = 1,438.29 × 622.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.23x = 895,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,486.55/1,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.20

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