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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.63, 1,470.45 and 611.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.63, 1,470.45 and 611.37 is: 843.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.63 : 1,470.45 = 611.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.63/1,470.45 = 611.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.63x = 1,470.45 × 611.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.63x = 898,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,989.02/1,065.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.62

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