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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.42, 1,462.66 and 667.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.42, 1,462.66 and 667.02 is: 920.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.42 : 1,462.66 = 667.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.42/1,462.66 = 667.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.42x = 1,462.66 × 667.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.42x = 975,623.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,623.47/1,059.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.90

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