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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.10, 1,469.85 and 623.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.10, 1,469.85 and 623.27 is: 860.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.10 : 1,469.85 = 623.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.10/1,469.85 = 623.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.10x = 1,469.85 × 623.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.10x = 916,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,110.61/1,065.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.12

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