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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.32, 1,469.70 and 617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.32, 1,469.70 and 617.16 is: 851.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.32 : 1,469.70 = 617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.32/1,469.70 = 617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.32x = 1,469.70 × 617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.32x = 907,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,040.05/1,065.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.42

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