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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.61, 1,475.97 and 621.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.61, 1,475.97 and 621.39 is: 857.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.61 : 1,475.97 = 621.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.61/1,475.97 = 621.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.61x = 1,475.97 × 621.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.61x = 917,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,142.51/1,069.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.46

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