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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.48, 1,469.80 and 672.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.48, 1,469.80 and 672.36 is: 927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.48 : 1,469.80 = 672.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.48/1,469.80 = 672.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.48x = 1,469.80 × 672.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.48x = 988,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,234.73/1,065.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.50

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