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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.79, 1,462.49 and 667.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.79, 1,462.49 and 667.48 is: 921.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.79 : 1,462.49 = 667.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.79/1,462.49 = 667.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.79x = 1,462.49 × 667.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.79x = 976,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,182.83/1,059.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.11

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