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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.92, 1,463.74 and 667.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.92, 1,463.74 and 667.87 is: 921.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.92 : 1,463.74 = 667.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.92/1,463.74 = 667.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.92x = 1,463.74 × 667.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.92x = 977,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,582.70/1,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.45

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