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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.65, 1,466.25 and 620.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.65, 1,466.25 and 620.57 is: 856.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.65 : 1,466.25 = 620.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.65/1,466.25 = 620.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.65x = 1,466.25 × 620.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.65x = 909,910.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,910.76/1,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.27

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