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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.23, 1,467.12 and 621.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.23, 1,467.12 and 621.03 is: 856.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.23 : 1,467.12 = 621.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.23/1,467.12 = 621.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.23x = 1,467.12 × 621.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.23x = 911,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,125.53/1,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.94

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