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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.57, 1,471.86 and 624.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.57, 1,471.86 and 624.85 is: 862.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.57 : 1,471.86 = 624.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.57/1,471.86 = 624.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.57x = 1,471.86 × 624.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.57x = 919,684.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,684.36/1,066.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.29

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