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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.78, 1,467.96 and 621.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.78, 1,467.96 and 621.82 is: 858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.78 : 1,467.96 = 621.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.78/1,467.96 = 621.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.78x = 1,467.96 × 621.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.78x = 912,806.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,806.89/1,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.08

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