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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.82, 1,470.50 and 672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.82, 1,470.50 and 672.96 is: 928.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.82 : 1,470.50 = 672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.82/1,470.50 = 672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.82x = 1,470.50 × 672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.82x = 989,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,587.68/1,065.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.48

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