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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.27, 1,470.30 and 623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.27, 1,470.30 and 623.28 is: 860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.27 : 1,470.30 = 623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.27/1,470.30 = 623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.27x = 1,470.30 × 623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.27x = 916,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,411.76/1,065.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.26

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