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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062, 1,465.56 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062, 1,465.56 and 619.92 is: 855.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062 : 1,465.56 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062/1,465.56 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062x = 1,465.56 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062x = 908,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,529.96/1,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.49

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