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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.08, 1,437.37 and 668.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.08, 1,437.37 and 668.21 is: 922.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.08 : 1,437.37 = 668.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.08/1,437.37 = 668.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.08x = 1,437.37 × 668.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.08x = 960,465.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,465.01/1,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.57

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