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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.86, 1,472.34 and 673.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.86, 1,472.34 and 673.86 is: 929.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.86 : 1,472.34 = 673.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.86/1,472.34 = 673.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.86x = 1,472.34 × 673.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.86x = 992,151.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,151.03/1,066.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.97

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