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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.48, 1,465.93 and 664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.48, 1,465.93 and 664.55 is: 916.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.48 : 1,465.93 = 664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.48/1,465.93 = 664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.48x = 1,465.93 × 664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.48x = 974,183.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,183.78/1,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.90

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