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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.96, 1,468.43 and 622.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.96, 1,468.43 and 622.12 is: 858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.96 : 1,468.43 = 622.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.96/1,468.43 = 622.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.96x = 1,468.43 × 622.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.96x = 913,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,539.67/1,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.62

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