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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.32, 1,470.96 and 672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.32, 1,470.96 and 672.66 is: 927.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.32 : 1,470.96 = 672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.32/1,470.96 = 672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.32x = 1,470.96 × 672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.32x = 989,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,455.95/1,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.92

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