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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.69, 1,470.24 and 672.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.69, 1,470.24 and 672.03 is: 927.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.69 : 1,470.24 = 672.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.69/1,470.24 = 672.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.69x = 1,470.24 × 672.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.69x = 988,045.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,045.39/1,065.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.14

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