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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.70, 1,465.22 and 642.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.70, 1,465.22 and 642.07 is: 886.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.70 : 1,465.22 = 642.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.70/1,465.22 = 642.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.70x = 1,465.22 × 642.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.70x = 940,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,777.24/1,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.10

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