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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.85, 1,469.40 and 622.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.85, 1,469.40 and 622.71 is: 859.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.85 : 1,469.40 = 622.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.85/1,469.40 = 622.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.85x = 1,469.40 × 622.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.85x = 915,010.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,010.07/1,064.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.29

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