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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.92, 1,467.97 and 621.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.92, 1,467.97 and 621.62 is: 857.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.92 : 1,467.97 = 621.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.92/1,467.97 = 621.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.92x = 1,467.97 × 621.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.92x = 912,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,519.51/1,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.70

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