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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.38, 1,468.92 and 622.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.38, 1,468.92 and 622.39 is: 858.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.38 : 1,468.92 = 622.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.38/1,468.92 = 622.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.38x = 1,468.92 × 622.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.38x = 914,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,241.12/1,064.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.94

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