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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.72, 1,472.08 and 673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.72, 1,472.08 and 673.92 is: 930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.72 : 1,472.08 = 673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.72/1,472.08 = 673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.72x = 1,472.08 × 673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.72x = 992,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,064.15/1,066.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.01

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