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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.76, 1,468.98 and 672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.76, 1,468.98 and 672.32 is: 927.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.76 : 1,468.98 = 672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.76/1,468.98 = 672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.76x = 1,468.98 × 672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.76x = 987,617.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,617.29/1,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.55

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