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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.32, 1,471.52 and 624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.32, 1,471.52 and 624.60 is: 861.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.32 : 1,471.52 = 624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.32/1,471.52 = 624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.32x = 1,471.52 × 624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.32x = 919,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,108.27/1,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.94

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