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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.62, 1,470.57 and 623.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.62, 1,470.57 and 623.78 is: 860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.62 : 1,470.57 = 623.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.62/1,470.57 = 623.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.62x = 1,470.57 × 623.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.62x = 917,312.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,312.15/1,065.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.82

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