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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.52, 1,467.99 and 671.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.52, 1,467.99 and 671.40 is: 925.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.52 : 1,467.99 = 671.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.52/1,467.99 = 671.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.52x = 1,467.99 × 671.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.52x = 985,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,608.49/1,064.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.87

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