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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.66, 1,477.23 and 622.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.66, 1,477.23 and 622.37 is: 858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.66 : 1,477.23 = 622.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.66/1,477.23 = 622.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.66x = 1,477.23 × 622.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.66x = 919,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,383.64/1,070.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.71

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