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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.34, 1,466.17 and 643.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.34, 1,466.17 and 643.03 is: 887.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.34 : 1,466.17 = 643.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.34/1,466.17 = 643.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.34x = 1,466.17 × 643.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.34x = 942,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,786.02/1,062.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.46

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