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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.60, 1,472.10 and 673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.60, 1,472.10 and 673.76 is: 929.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.60 : 1,472.10 = 673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.60/1,472.10 = 673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.60x = 1,472.10 × 673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.60x = 991,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,842.10/1,066.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.91

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