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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.03, 1,471.13 and 617.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.03, 1,471.13 and 617.99 is: 852.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.03 : 1,471.13 = 617.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.03/1,471.13 = 617.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.03x = 1,471.13 × 617.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.03x = 909,135.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,135.94/1,066.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.82

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