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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.96, 1,467.74 and 689.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.96, 1,467.74 and 689.81 is: 952.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.96 : 1,467.74 = 689.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.96/1,467.74 = 689.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.96x = 1,467.74 × 689.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.96x = 1,012,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,450.94/1,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.48

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