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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.35, 1,466.04 and 620.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.35, 1,466.04 and 620.28 is: 855.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.35 : 1,466.04 = 620.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.35/1,466.04 = 620.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.35x = 1,466.04 × 620.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.35x = 909,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,357.62/1,062.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.99

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