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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064, 1,468.46 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064, 1,468.46 and 622.20 is: 858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064 : 1,468.46 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064/1,468.46 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064x = 1,468.46 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064x = 913,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,675.81/1,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.72

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