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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.64, 1,475.69 and 621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.64, 1,475.69 and 621.44 is: 857.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.64 : 1,475.69 = 621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.64/1,475.69 = 621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.64x = 1,475.69 × 621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.64x = 917,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,042.31/1,069.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.34

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