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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.89, 1,468.17 and 621.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.89, 1,468.17 and 621.71 is: 857.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.89 : 1,468.17 = 621.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.89/1,468.17 = 621.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.89x = 1,468.17 × 621.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.89x = 912,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,775.97/1,063.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.96

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