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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.46, 1,411.79 and 668.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.46, 1,411.79 and 668.49 is: 923.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.46 : 1,411.79 = 668.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.46/1,411.79 = 668.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.46x = 1,411.79 × 668.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.46x = 943,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,764.15/1,022.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.03

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