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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.54, 1,465.99 and 620.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.54, 1,465.99 and 620.18 is: 855.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.54 : 1,465.99 = 620.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.54/1,465.99 = 620.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.54x = 1,465.99 × 620.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.54x = 909,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,177.68/1,062.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.66

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