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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.98, 1,466.87 and 621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.98, 1,466.87 and 621.12 is: 857.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.98 : 1,466.87 = 621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.98/1,466.87 = 621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.98x = 1,466.87 × 621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.98x = 911,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,103.85/1,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.13

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