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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.04, 1,466.42 and 620.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.04, 1,466.42 and 620.87 is: 856.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.04 : 1,466.42 = 620.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.04/1,466.42 = 620.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.04x = 1,466.42 × 620.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.04x = 910,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,445.75/1,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.46

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