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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.34, 1,437.05 and 668.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.34, 1,437.05 and 668.47 is: 922.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.34 : 1,437.05 = 668.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.34/1,437.05 = 668.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.34x = 1,437.05 × 668.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.34x = 960,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,622.89/1,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.49

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