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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.69, 1,471.93 and 624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.69, 1,471.93 and 624.51 is: 861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.69 : 1,471.93 = 624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.69/1,471.93 = 624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.69x = 1,471.93 × 624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.69x = 919,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,235.00/1,066.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.76

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