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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.51, 1,477.18 and 622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.51, 1,477.18 and 622.24 is: 858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.51 : 1,477.18 = 622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.51/1,477.18 = 622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.51x = 1,477.18 × 622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.51x = 919,163.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,163.11/1,070.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.62

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