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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.67, 1,468.27 and 621.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.67, 1,468.27 and 621.71 is: 858.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.67 : 1,468.27 = 621.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.67/1,468.27 = 621.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.67x = 1,468.27 × 621.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.67x = 912,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,838.14/1,063.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.20

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