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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.94, 1,466.90 and 643.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.94, 1,466.90 and 643.30 is: 887.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.94 : 1,466.90 = 643.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.94/1,466.90 = 643.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.94x = 1,466.90 × 643.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.94x = 943,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,651.04/1,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.78

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