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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.81, 1,468.50 and 691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.81, 1,468.50 and 691.44 is: 953.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.81 : 1,468.50 = 691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.81/1,468.50 = 691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.81x = 1,468.50 × 691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.81x = 1,015,371.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,371.54/1,064.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.57

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