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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065, 1,468.44 and 692.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065, 1,468.44 and 692.04 is: 954.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065 : 1,468.44 = 692.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065/1,468.44 = 692.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065x = 1,468.44 × 692.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065x = 1,016,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,219.22/1,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.20

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