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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.60, 1,466.47 and 620.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.60, 1,466.47 and 620.53 is: 856.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.60 : 1,466.47 = 620.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.60/1,466.47 = 620.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.60x = 1,466.47 × 620.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.60x = 909,988.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,988.63/1,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.38

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