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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.32, 1,590.62 and 623.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.32, 1,590.62 and 623.21 is: 933.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.32 : 1,590.62 = 623.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.32/1,590.62 = 623.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.32x = 1,590.62 × 623.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.32x = 991,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,279.22/1,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.13

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