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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.86, 1,467.91 and 621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.86, 1,467.91 and 621.66 is: 857.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.86 : 1,467.91 = 621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.86/1,467.91 = 621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.86x = 1,467.91 × 621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.86x = 912,540.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,540.93/1,063.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.76

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