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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.49, 1,466.26 and 642.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.49, 1,466.26 and 642.77 is: 887.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.49 : 1,466.26 = 642.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.49/1,466.26 = 642.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.49x = 1,466.26 × 642.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.49x = 942,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,467.94/1,062.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.04

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