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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.79, 1,472.36 and 674.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.79, 1,472.36 and 674.03 is: 930.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.79 : 1,472.36 = 674.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.79/1,472.36 = 674.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.79x = 1,472.36 × 674.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.79x = 992,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,414.81/1,066.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.28

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