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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.70, 1,468.92 and 671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.70, 1,468.92 and 671.64 is: 926.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.70 : 1,468.92 = 671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.70/1,468.92 = 671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.70x = 1,468.92 × 671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.70x = 986,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,585.43/1,064.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.63

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