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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.79, 1,469.48 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.79, 1,469.48 and 622.80 is: 859.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.79 : 1,469.48 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.79/1,469.48 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.79x = 1,469.48 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.79x = 915,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,189.03/1,064.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.50

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