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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.80, 1,468.08 and 671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.80, 1,468.08 and 671.04 is: 926.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.80 : 1,468.08 = 671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.80/1,468.08 = 671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.80x = 1,468.08 × 671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.80x = 985,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,140.40/1,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.06

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