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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.44, 1,468.84 and 671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.44, 1,468.84 and 671.68 is: 926.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.44 : 1,468.84 = 671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.44/1,468.84 = 671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.44x = 1,468.84 × 671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.44x = 986,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,590.45/1,064.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.86

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