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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.51, 1,471.92 and 624.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.51, 1,471.92 and 624.41 is: 861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.51 : 1,471.92 = 624.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.51/1,471.92 = 624.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.51x = 1,471.92 × 624.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.51x = 919,074.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,074.21/1,066.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.76

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