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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.70, 1,466.16 and 664.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.70, 1,466.16 and 664.09 is: 916.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.70 : 1,466.16 = 664.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.70/1,466.16 = 664.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.70x = 1,466.16 × 664.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.70x = 973,658.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,658.53/1,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.21

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