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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.22, 1,403.55 and 668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.22, 1,403.55 and 668.46 is: 923.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.22 : 1,403.55 = 668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.22/1,403.55 = 668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.22x = 1,403.55 × 668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.22x = 938,217.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,217.03/1,016.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.24

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