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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.44, 1,404.52 and 668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.44, 1,404.52 and 668.24 is: 922.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.44 : 1,404.52 = 668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.44/1,404.52 = 668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.44x = 1,404.52 × 668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.44x = 938,556.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,556.44/1,017.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.47

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