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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.59, 1,436.82 and 668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.59, 1,436.82 and 668.16 is: 921.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.59 : 1,436.82 = 668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.59/1,436.82 = 668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.59x = 1,436.82 × 668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.59x = 960,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,018.47/1,041.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.69

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