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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.35, 1,467.43 and 621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.35, 1,467.43 and 621.28 is: 857.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.35 : 1,467.43 = 621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.35/1,467.43 = 621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.35x = 1,467.43 × 621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.35x = 911,681.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,681.80/1,063.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.37

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