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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.39, 1,468.86 and 622.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.39, 1,468.86 and 622.21 is: 858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.39 : 1,468.86 = 622.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.39/1,468.86 = 622.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.39x = 1,468.86 × 622.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.39x = 913,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,939.38/1,064.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.65

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