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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.17, 1,479.51 and 623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.17, 1,479.51 and 623.97 is: 861.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.17 : 1,479.51 = 623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.17/1,479.51 = 623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.17x = 1,479.51 × 623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.17x = 923,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,169.85/1,072.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.03

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