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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.37, 1,446.62 and 622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.37, 1,446.62 and 622.94 is: 859.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.37 : 1,446.62 = 622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.37/1,446.62 = 622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.37x = 1,446.62 × 622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.37x = 901,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,147.12/1,048.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.57

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