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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.37, 1,468.91 and 622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.37, 1,468.91 and 622.32 is: 858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.37 : 1,468.91 = 622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.37/1,468.91 = 622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.37x = 1,468.91 × 622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.37x = 914,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,128.96/1,064.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.85

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