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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.09, 1,465.78 and 620.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.09, 1,465.78 and 620.13 is: 855.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.09 : 1,465.78 = 620.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.09/1,465.78 = 620.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.09x = 1,465.78 × 620.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.09x = 908,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,974.72/1,062.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.84

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