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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.90, 1,467.72 and 670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.90, 1,467.72 and 670.62 is: 926.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.90 : 1,467.72 = 670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.90/1,467.72 = 670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.90x = 1,467.72 × 670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.90x = 984,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,282.39/1,062.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.03

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