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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.22, 1,471.25 and 618.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.22, 1,471.25 and 618.09 is: 852.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.22 : 1,471.25 = 618.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.22/1,471.25 = 618.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.22x = 1,471.25 × 618.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.22x = 909,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,356.01/1,066.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.88

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