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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.14, 1,436.04 and 668.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.14, 1,436.04 and 668.58 is: 922.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.14 : 1,436.04 = 668.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.14/1,436.04 = 668.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.14x = 1,436.04 × 668.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.14x = 960,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,107.62/1,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.17

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