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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.61, 1,468.80 and 671.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.61, 1,468.80 and 671.49 is: 926.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.61 : 1,468.80 = 671.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.61/1,468.80 = 671.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.61x = 1,468.80 × 671.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.61x = 986,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,284.51/1,064.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.43

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