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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.23, 1,464.15 and 662.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.23, 1,464.15 and 662.71 is: 914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.23 : 1,464.15 = 662.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.23/1,464.15 = 662.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.23x = 1,464.15 × 662.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.23x = 970,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,306.85/1,061.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.32

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