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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.02, 1,467.97 and 621.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.02, 1,467.97 and 621.86 is: 857.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.02 : 1,467.97 = 621.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.02/1,467.97 = 621.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.02x = 1,467.97 × 621.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.02x = 912,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,871.82/1,064.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.95

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