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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.57, 1,436.76 and 668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.57, 1,436.76 and 668.34 is: 921.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.57 : 1,436.76 = 668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.57/1,436.76 = 668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.57x = 1,436.76 × 668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.57x = 960,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,244.18/1,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.92

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