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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.37, 1,469.43 and 691.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.37, 1,469.43 and 691.68 is: 954.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.37 : 1,469.43 = 691.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.37/1,469.43 = 691.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.37x = 1,469.43 × 691.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.37x = 1,016,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,375.34/1,064.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.91

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