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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.48, 1,467.31 and 665.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.48, 1,467.31 and 665.55 is: 918.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.48 : 1,467.31 = 665.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.48/1,467.31 = 665.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.48x = 1,467.31 × 665.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.48x = 976,568.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,568.17/1,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.28

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