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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.52, 1,469.78 and 666.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.52, 1,469.78 and 666.34 is: 920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.52 : 1,469.78 = 666.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.52/1,469.78 = 666.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.52x = 1,469.78 × 666.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.52x = 979,373.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,373.21/1,064.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.01

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