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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.17, 1,412.78 and 669.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.17, 1,412.78 and 669.33 is: 924.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.17 : 1,412.78 = 669.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.17/1,412.78 = 669.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.17x = 1,412.78 × 669.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.17x = 945,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,612.69/1,023.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.20

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