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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.45, 1,472.99 and 642.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.45, 1,472.99 and 642.06 is: 885.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.45 : 1,472.99 = 642.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.45/1,472.99 = 642.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.45x = 1,472.99 × 642.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.45x = 945,744.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,744.75/1,067.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.99

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