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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.17, 1,475.49 and 621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.17, 1,475.49 and 621 is: 857.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.17 : 1,475.49 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.17/1,475.49 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.17x = 1,475.49 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.17x = 916,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,279.29/1,069.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.00

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