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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.69, 1,466.54 and 643.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.69, 1,466.54 and 643.11 is: 887.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.69 : 1,466.54 = 643.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.69/1,466.54 = 643.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.69x = 1,466.54 × 643.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.69x = 943,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,152.61/1,062.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.52

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