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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.27, 1,474.02 and 620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.27, 1,474.02 and 620.16 is: 855.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.27 : 1,474.02 = 620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.27/1,474.02 = 620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.27x = 1,474.02 × 620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.27x = 914,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,128.24/1,068.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.71

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