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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.33, 1,466.02 and 620.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.33, 1,466.02 and 620.15 is: 855.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.33 : 1,466.02 = 620.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.33/1,466.02 = 620.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.33x = 1,466.02 × 620.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.33x = 909,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,152.30/1,062.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.81

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