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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.75, 1,462.46 and 667.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.75, 1,462.46 and 667.17 is: 920.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.75 : 1,462.46 = 667.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.75/1,462.46 = 667.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.75x = 1,462.46 × 667.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.75x = 975,706.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,706.10/1,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.69

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