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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.53, 1,467 and 664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.53, 1,467 and 664.80 is: 917.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.53 : 1,467 = 664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.53/1,467 = 664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.53x = 1,467 × 664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.53x = 975,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,254.27/1,062.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.86

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