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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.25, 1,437.96 and 622.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.25, 1,437.96 and 622.67 is: 859.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.25 : 1,437.96 = 622.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.25/1,437.96 = 622.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.25x = 1,437.96 × 622.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.25x = 895,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,364.25/1,042.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.07

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