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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.76, 1,462.96 and 667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.76, 1,462.96 and 667.36 is: 921.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.76 : 1,462.96 = 667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.76/1,462.96 = 667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.76x = 1,462.96 × 667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.76x = 976,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,320.99/1,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.27

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