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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.72, 1,468.16 and 906.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.72, 1,468.16 and 906.96 is: 1,252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.72 : 1,468.16 = 906.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.72/1,468.16 = 906.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.72x = 1,468.16 × 906.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.72x = 1,331,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,566.77/1,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.98

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