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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.18, 1,469.76 and 672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.18, 1,469.76 and 672.32 is: 927.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.18 : 1,469.76 = 672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.18/1,469.76 = 672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.18x = 1,469.76 × 672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.18x = 988,149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,149.04/1,065.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.68

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