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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.80, 1,467.50 and 621.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.80, 1,467.50 and 621.41 is: 857.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.80 : 1,467.50 = 621.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.80/1,467.50 = 621.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.80x = 1,467.50 × 621.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.80x = 911,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,908.73/1,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.22

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