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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.22, 1,469.62 and 672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.22, 1,469.62 and 672.24 is: 927.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.22 : 1,469.62 = 672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.22/1,469.62 = 672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.22x = 1,469.62 × 672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.22x = 987,937.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,937.35/1,065.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.45

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