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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.79, 1,470.98 and 673.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.79, 1,470.98 and 673.03 is: 928.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.79 : 1,470.98 = 673.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.79/1,470.98 = 673.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.79x = 1,470.98 × 673.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.79x = 990,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,010.30/1,065.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.90

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