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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.82, 1,471.88 and 673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.82, 1,471.88 and 673.96 is: 929.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.82 : 1,471.88 = 673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.82/1,471.88 = 673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.82x = 1,471.88 × 673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.82x = 991,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,988.24/1,066.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.86

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