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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.96, 1,465.50 and 620.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.96, 1,465.50 and 620.12 is: 855.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.96 : 1,465.50 = 620.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.96/1,465.50 = 620.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.96x = 1,465.50 × 620.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.96x = 908,785.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,785.86/1,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.76

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