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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.56, 1,468.11 and 621.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.56, 1,468.11 and 621.47 is: 857.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.56 : 1,468.11 = 621.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.56/1,468.11 = 621.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.56x = 1,468.11 × 621.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.56x = 912,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,378.98/1,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.85

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