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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.81, 1,466.82 and 670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.81, 1,466.82 and 670.14 is: 924.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.81 : 1,466.82 = 670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.81/1,466.82 = 670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.81x = 1,466.82 × 670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.81x = 982,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,974.75/1,062.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.88

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