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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.31, 1,465.21 and 620.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.31, 1,465.21 and 620.19 is: 855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.31 : 1,465.21 = 620.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.31/1,465.21 = 620.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.31x = 1,465.21 × 620.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.31x = 908,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,698.16/1,062.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.40

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