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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.32, 1,469.15 and 616.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.32, 1,469.15 and 616.39 is: 850.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.32 : 1,469.15 = 616.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.32/1,469.15 = 616.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.32x = 1,469.15 × 616.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.32x = 905,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,569.37/1,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.84

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