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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.73, 1,467.91 and 621.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.73, 1,467.91 and 621.87 is: 858.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.73 : 1,467.91 = 621.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.73/1,467.91 = 621.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.73x = 1,467.91 × 621.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.73x = 912,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,847.64/1,063.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.16

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