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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.93, 1,469.79 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.93, 1,469.79 and 622.80 is: 859.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.93 : 1,469.79 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.93/1,469.79 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.93x = 1,469.79 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.93x = 915,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,385.21/1,064.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.58

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