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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.60, 1,591.87 and 622.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.60, 1,591.87 and 622.77 is: 932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.60 : 1,591.87 = 622.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.60/1,591.87 = 622.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.60x = 1,591.87 × 622.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.60x = 991,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,368.88/1,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.97

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