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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.49, 1,466.22 and 620.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.49, 1,466.22 and 620.68 is: 856.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.49 : 1,466.22 = 620.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.49/1,466.22 = 620.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.49x = 1,466.22 × 620.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.49x = 910,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,053.43/1,062.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.53

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