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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.92, 1,466.60 and 620.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.92, 1,466.60 and 620.62 is: 856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.92 : 1,466.60 = 620.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.92/1,466.60 = 620.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.92x = 1,466.60 × 620.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.92x = 910,194.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,194.52/1,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.32

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