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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.83, 1,468.10 and 622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.83, 1,468.10 and 622.02 is: 858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.83 : 1,468.10 = 622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.83/1,468.10 = 622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.83x = 1,468.10 × 622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.83x = 913,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,187.56/1,063.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.40

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