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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.34, 1,465.99 and 620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.34, 1,465.99 and 620.48 is: 856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.34 : 1,465.99 = 620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.34/1,465.99 = 620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.34x = 1,465.99 × 620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.34x = 909,619.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,619.59/1,062.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.24

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