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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.72, 1,471.84 and 624.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.72, 1,471.84 and 624.54 is: 861.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.72 : 1,471.84 = 624.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.72/1,471.84 = 624.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.72x = 1,471.84 × 624.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.72x = 919,222.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,222.95/1,066.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.73

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