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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.89, 1,472.29 and 652.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.89, 1,472.29 and 652.89 is: 900.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.89 : 1,472.29 = 652.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.89/1,472.29 = 652.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.89x = 1,472.29 × 652.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.89x = 961,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,243.42/1,066.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.98

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