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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.47, 1,465.94 and 620.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.47, 1,465.94 and 620.12 is: 855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.47 : 1,465.94 = 620.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.47/1,465.94 = 620.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.47x = 1,465.94 × 620.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.47x = 909,060.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,060.44/1,062.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.61

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