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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.20, 1,467.28 and 916.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.20, 1,467.28 and 916.56 is: 1,263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.20 : 1,467.28 = 916.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.20/1,467.28 = 916.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.20x = 1,467.28 × 916.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.20x = 1,344,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,850.16/1,064.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.72

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