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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.94, 1,471.10 and 617.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.94, 1,471.10 and 617.98 is: 852.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.94 : 1,471.10 = 617.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.94/1,471.10 = 617.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.94x = 1,471.10 × 617.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.94x = 909,106.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,106.37/1,065.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.87

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