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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.43, 1,468.92 and 616.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.43, 1,468.92 and 616.29 is: 850.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.43 : 1,468.92 = 616.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.43/1,468.92 = 616.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.43x = 1,468.92 × 616.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.43x = 905,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,280.71/1,064.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.48

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