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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.82, 1,469.12 and 671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.82, 1,469.12 and 671.96 is: 927.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.82 : 1,469.12 = 671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.82/1,469.12 = 671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.82x = 1,469.12 × 671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.82x = 987,189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,189.88/1,064.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.10

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