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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.55, 1,436.63 and 668.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.55, 1,436.63 and 668.37 is: 921.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.55 : 1,436.63 = 668.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.55/1,436.63 = 668.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.55x = 1,436.63 × 668.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.55x = 960,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,200.39/1,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.90

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