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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.34, 1,468.62 and 622.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.34, 1,468.62 and 622.17 is: 858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.34 : 1,468.62 = 622.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.34/1,468.62 = 622.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.34x = 1,468.62 × 622.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.34x = 913,731.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,731.31/1,064.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.50

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