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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.34, 1,468.83 and 671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.34, 1,468.83 and 671.68 is: 926.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.34 : 1,468.83 = 671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.34/1,468.83 = 671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.34x = 1,468.83 × 671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.34x = 986,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,583.73/1,065.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.07

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