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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.36, 1,472.37 and 669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.36, 1,472.37 and 669.60 is: 923.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.36 : 1,472.37 = 669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.36/1,472.37 = 669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.36x = 1,472.37 × 669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.36x = 985,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,898.95/1,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.68

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