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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.34, 1,466.10 and 620.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.34, 1,466.10 and 620.26 is: 856.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.34 : 1,466.10 = 620.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.34/1,466.10 = 620.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.34x = 1,466.10 × 620.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.34x = 909,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,363.19/1,062.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.00

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