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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.92, 1,463.35 and 667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.92, 1,463.35 and 667.52 is: 921.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.92 : 1,463.35 = 667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.92/1,463.35 = 667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.92x = 1,463.35 × 667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.92x = 976,815.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,815.39/1,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.59

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