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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.39, 1,470.24 and 623.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.39, 1,470.24 and 623.21 is: 860.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.39 : 1,470.24 = 623.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.39/1,470.24 = 623.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.39x = 1,470.24 × 623.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.39x = 916,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,260.92/1,065.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.02

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