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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.28, 1,467.12 and 621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.28, 1,467.12 and 621.12 is: 857.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.28 : 1,467.12 = 621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.28/1,467.12 = 621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.28x = 1,467.12 × 621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.28x = 911,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,257.57/1,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.03

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