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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.49, 1,439.97 and 624.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.49, 1,439.97 and 624.07 is: 861.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.49 : 1,439.97 = 624.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.49/1,439.97 = 624.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.49x = 1,439.97 × 624.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.49x = 898,649.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,649.11/1,043.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.19

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