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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.05, 1,471.10 and 623.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.05, 1,471.10 and 623.93 is: 860.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.05 : 1,471.10 = 623.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.05/1,471.10 = 623.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.05x = 1,471.10 × 623.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.05x = 917,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,852.95/1,066.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.98

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