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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.52, 1,466.30 and 620.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.52, 1,466.30 and 620.41 is: 856.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.52 : 1,466.30 = 620.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.52/1,466.30 = 620.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.52x = 1,466.30 × 620.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.52x = 909,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,707.82/1,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.18

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