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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.35, 1,470.18 and 623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.35, 1,470.18 and 623.34 is: 860.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.35 : 1,470.18 = 623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.35/1,470.18 = 623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.35x = 1,470.18 × 623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.35x = 916,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,422.00/1,065.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.21

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