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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.10, 1,467.08 and 621.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.10, 1,467.08 and 621.03 is: 857.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.10 : 1,467.08 = 621.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.10/1,467.08 = 621.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.10x = 1,467.08 × 621.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.10x = 911,102.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,102.24/1,063.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.02

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