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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.11, 1,469.84 and 623.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.11, 1,469.84 and 623.00 is: 859.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.11 : 1,469.84 = 623.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.11/1,469.84 = 623.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.11x = 1,469.84 × 623.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.11x = 915,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,699.86/1,065.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.73

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