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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.63, 1,467.65 and 609.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.63, 1,467.65 and 609.36 is: 840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.63 : 1,467.65 = 609.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.63/1,467.65 = 609.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.63x = 1,467.65 × 609.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.63x = 894,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,327.20/1,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.83

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