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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.70, 1,472.04 and 618.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.70, 1,472.04 and 618.65 is: 853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.70 : 1,472.04 = 618.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.70/1,472.04 = 618.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.70x = 1,472.04 × 618.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.70x = 910,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,681.23/1,066.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.74

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