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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.48, 1,438.32 and 622.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.48, 1,438.32 and 622.63 is: 859.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.48 : 1,438.32 = 622.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.48/1,438.32 = 622.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.48x = 1,438.32 × 622.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.48x = 895,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,541.18/1,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.05

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