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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.67, 1,467.21 and 664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.67, 1,467.21 and 664.50 is: 917.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.67 : 1,467.21 = 664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.67/1,467.21 = 664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.67x = 1,467.21 × 664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.67x = 974,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,969.04/1,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.47

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