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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.98, 1,466.68 and 643.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.98, 1,466.68 and 643.25 is: 887.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.98 : 1,466.68 = 643.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.98/1,466.68 = 643.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.98x = 1,466.68 × 643.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.98x = 943,436.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,436.67/1,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.54

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