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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.31, 1,467.26 and 664.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.31, 1,467.26 and 664.89 is: 917.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.31 : 1,467.26 = 664.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.31/1,467.26 = 664.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.31x = 1,467.26 × 664.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.31x = 975,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,563.18/1,063.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.48

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