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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.84, 1,468.02 and 621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.84, 1,468.02 and 621.76 is: 857.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.84 : 1,468.02 = 621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.84/1,468.02 = 621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.84x = 1,468.02 × 621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.84x = 912,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,756.12/1,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.98

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