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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.24, 1,465.38 and 642.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.24, 1,465.38 and 642.32 is: 886.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.24 : 1,465.38 = 642.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.24/1,465.38 = 642.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.24x = 1,465.38 × 642.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.24x = 941,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,235.55/1,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.09

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