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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.85, 1,440.41 and 624.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.85, 1,440.41 and 624.12 is: 861.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.85 : 1,440.41 = 624.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.85/1,440.41 = 624.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.85x = 1,440.41 × 624.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.85x = 898,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,981.49/1,043.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.22

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