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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.68, 1,471.83 and 624.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.68, 1,471.83 and 624.57 is: 861.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.68 : 1,471.83 = 624.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.68/1,471.83 = 624.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.68x = 1,471.83 × 624.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.68x = 919,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,260.86/1,066.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.80

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