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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.97, 1,467.08 and 621.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.97, 1,467.08 and 621.11 is: 857.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.97 : 1,467.08 = 621.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.97/1,467.08 = 621.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.97x = 1,467.08 × 621.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.97x = 911,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,223.28/1,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.24

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