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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.63, 1,397.33 and 620.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.63, 1,397.33 and 620.05 is: 855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.63 : 1,397.33 = 620.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.63/1,397.33 = 620.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.63x = 1,397.33 × 620.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.63x = 866,407.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,407.87/1,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.60

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