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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.72, 1,470.57 and 623.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.72, 1,470.57 and 623.61 is: 860.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.72 : 1,470.57 = 623.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.72/1,470.57 = 623.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.72x = 1,470.57 × 623.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.72x = 917,062.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,062.16/1,065.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.51

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