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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.24, 1,466.71 and 690.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.24, 1,466.71 and 690.42 is: 952.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.24 : 1,466.71 = 690.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.24/1,466.71 = 690.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.24x = 1,466.71 × 690.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.24x = 1,012,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,645.92/1,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.42

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