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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.49, 1,471.39 and 624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.49, 1,471.39 and 624.16 is: 861.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.49 : 1,471.39 = 624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.49/1,471.39 = 624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.49x = 1,471.39 × 624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.49x = 918,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,382.78/1,066.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.13

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