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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.05, 1,470.17 and 623.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.05, 1,470.17 and 623.09 is: 860.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.05 : 1,470.17 = 623.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.05/1,470.17 = 623.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.05x = 1,470.17 × 623.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.05x = 916,045.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,045.11/1,065.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.10

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