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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.65, 1,470.62 and 623.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.65, 1,470.62 and 623.81 is: 860.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.65 : 1,470.62 = 623.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.65/1,470.62 = 623.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.65x = 1,470.62 × 623.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.65x = 917,387.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,387.46/1,065.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.87

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