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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.46, 1,468.92 and 622.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.46, 1,468.92 and 622.38 is: 858.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.46 : 1,468.92 = 622.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.46/1,468.92 = 622.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.46x = 1,468.92 × 622.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.46x = 914,226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,226.43/1,064.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.86

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