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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.66, 1,467.69 and 621.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.66, 1,467.69 and 621.58 is: 857.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.66 : 1,467.69 = 621.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.66/1,467.69 = 621.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.66x = 1,467.69 × 621.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.66x = 912,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,286.75/1,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.69

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