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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.28, 1,471.48 and 624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.28, 1,471.48 and 624.08 is: 861.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.28 : 1,471.48 = 624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.28/1,471.48 = 624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.28x = 1,471.48 × 624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.28x = 918,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,321.24/1,066.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.24

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