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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.46, 1,470.30 and 623.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.46, 1,470.30 and 623.38 is: 860.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.46 : 1,470.30 = 623.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.46/1,470.30 = 623.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.46x = 1,470.30 × 623.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.46x = 916,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,555.61/1,065.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.24

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