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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.64, 1,472.20 and 673.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.64, 1,472.20 and 673.59 is: 929.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.64 : 1,472.20 = 673.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.64/1,472.20 = 673.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.64x = 1,472.20 × 673.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.64x = 991,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,657.51/1,066.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.70

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