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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.08, 1,470.56 and 672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.08, 1,470.56 and 672.32 is: 927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.08 : 1,470.56 = 672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.08/1,470.56 = 672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.08x = 1,470.56 × 672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.08x = 988,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,686.90/1,066.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.40

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