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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.30, 1,471.30 and 624.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.30, 1,471.30 and 624.21 is: 861.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.30 : 1,471.30 = 624.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.30/1,471.30 = 624.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.30x = 1,471.30 × 624.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.30x = 918,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,393.10/1,066.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.29

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