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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.15, 1,471 and 624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.15, 1,471 and 624.16 is: 861.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.15 : 1,471 = 624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.15/1,471 = 624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.15x = 1,471 × 624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.15x = 918,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,139.36/1,066.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.17

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