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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.60, 1,470.52 and 623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.60, 1,470.52 and 623.50 is: 860.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.60 : 1,470.52 = 623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.60/1,470.52 = 623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.60x = 1,470.52 × 623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.60x = 916,869.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,869.22/1,065.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.43

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