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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.20, 1,469.88 and 623.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.20, 1,469.88 and 623.06 is: 859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.20 : 1,469.88 = 623.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.20/1,469.88 = 623.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.20x = 1,469.88 × 623.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.20x = 915,823.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,823.43/1,065.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.77

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