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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.83, 1,442.94 and 620.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.83, 1,442.94 and 620.37 is: 855.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.83 : 1,442.94 = 620.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.83/1,442.94 = 620.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.83x = 1,442.94 × 620.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.83x = 895,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,156.69/1,045.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.93

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