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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.55, 1,466.20 and 664.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.55, 1,466.20 and 664.53 is: 916.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.55 : 1,466.20 = 664.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.55/1,466.20 = 664.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.55x = 1,466.20 × 664.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.55x = 974,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,333.89/1,062.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.98

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