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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.31, 1,471.46 and 624.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.31, 1,471.46 and 624.25 is: 861.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.31 : 1,471.46 = 624.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.31/1,471.46 = 624.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.31x = 1,471.46 × 624.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.31x = 918,552.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,552.11/1,066.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.43

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