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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.35, 1,470.19 and 623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.35, 1,470.19 and 623.28 is: 860.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.35 : 1,470.19 = 623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.35/1,470.19 = 623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.35x = 1,470.19 × 623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.35x = 916,340.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,340.02/1,065.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.13

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