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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.14, 1,470.96 and 624.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.14, 1,470.96 and 624.06 is: 861.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.14 : 1,470.96 = 624.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.14/1,470.96 = 624.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.14x = 1,470.96 × 624.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.14x = 917,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,967.30/1,066.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.02

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