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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.26, 1,471.47 and 624.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.26, 1,471.47 and 624.12 is: 861.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.26 : 1,471.47 = 624.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.26/1,471.47 = 624.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.26x = 1,471.47 × 624.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.26x = 918,373.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,373.86/1,066.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.30

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