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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.56, 1,466.19 and 669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.56, 1,466.19 and 669.50 is: 923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.56 : 1,466.19 = 669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.56/1,466.19 = 669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.56x = 1,466.19 × 669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.56x = 981,614.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,614.21/1,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.82

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