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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.68, 1,466.78 and 643.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.68, 1,466.78 and 643.05 is: 887.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.68 : 1,466.78 = 643.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.68/1,466.78 = 643.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.68x = 1,466.78 × 643.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.68x = 943,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,209.66/1,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.58

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