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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.81, 1,468.12 and 621.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.81, 1,468.12 and 621.65 is: 857.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.81 : 1,468.12 = 621.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.81/1,468.12 = 621.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.81x = 1,468.12 × 621.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.81x = 912,653.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,653.69/1,063.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.91

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