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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066, 1,470.94 and 623.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066, 1,470.94 and 623.59 is: 860.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066 : 1,470.94 = 623.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066/1,470.94 = 623.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066x = 1,470.94 × 623.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066x = 917,263.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,263.47/1,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.47

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