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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.53, 1,471.23 and 624.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.53, 1,471.23 and 624.27 is: 861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.53 : 1,471.23 = 624.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.53/1,471.23 = 624.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.53x = 1,471.23 × 624.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.53x = 918,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,444.75/1,066.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.15

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