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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.06, 1,439.15 and 623.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.06, 1,439.15 and 623.23 is: 859.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.06 : 1,439.15 = 623.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.06/1,439.15 = 623.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.06x = 1,439.15 × 623.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.06x = 896,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,918.25/1,043.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.89

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