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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.84, 1,462.08 and 667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.84, 1,462.08 and 667.44 is: 920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.84 : 1,462.08 = 667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.84/1,462.08 = 667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.84x = 1,462.08 × 667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.84x = 975,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,850.68/1,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.75

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