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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.32, 1,470.92 and 652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.32, 1,470.92 and 652.08 is: 899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.32 : 1,470.92 = 652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.32/1,470.92 = 652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.32x = 1,470.92 × 652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.32x = 959,157.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,157.51/1,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.50

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